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104 providers can deliver ICT40120. Availability, fees and start dates are set by each provider.
About this qualification
ICT40120 covers people “who are job ready and competent in a wide range of information and communications technology roles”, applying a broad range of skills in varied work contexts.
Twenty units, but only seven are core. Thirteen electives is where the qualification takes its shape — and the register uses them to define seven named specialisations.
The core is the professional floor rather than a technical one: advanced critical thinking, contributing to cyber security risk management, identifying and evaluating emerging technologies, working collaboratively, complying with IP, ethics and privacy, introductory programming, and resolving client ICT problems.
ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments is core at every level of this ladder. The register treats it as non-negotiable, and it is worth noticing.
Roles it maps to
Work described on the national register for ICT40120.
Where it sits
Where ICT40120 sits on the information technology ladder.
- Certificate IIICT20120 Applied Digital Technologies
- Certificate IIIICT30120 Information Technology
- Certificate IV · you are hereICT40120 Information Technology
- DiplomaICT50220 Information Technology
- Advanced DiplomaICT60220 Information Technology
What it covers
Twenty units must be completed: 7 core and 13 electives. At least 9 electives must be selected from the listed elective units. Up to 4 may come from the remaining listed electives or from this or any other currently endorsed training package qualification or accredited course at AQF Level 3, 4 or 5. Units selected from other training packages must not duplicate units available within the ICT package.
The 7 core units, required by everyone:
- BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes
- BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management
- ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
- ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
- ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
- ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques
- ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems
For a full list of elective units, visit training.gov.au →
Frequently asked questions
- Are there entry requirements?
- No. The register records entry requirements as “Nil”.
- How do I get a specialisation on my certificate?
- By choosing electives to the pattern the register sets for that specialisation. The rules are printed at the end of the qualification on training.gov.au. Ask each provider which specialisations they actually deliver — no provider offers all seven.
- Is gaming development really a specialisation here?
- Yes, at Certificate IV. The Diploma splits it further into game art and design, and game programming.
- Do I need Certificate III first?
- Not formally. The register sets no entry requirement, and providers will assess your background.
- Is there cyber security in this?
- BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management is core. A dedicated cyber security specialisation appears at Diploma level.
Specialisations
ICT40120 can be awarded with a named specialisation, achieved through elective choice. The full rules for each are printed at the end of the qualification on the national register.
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Networking
Named specialisation
Elective units drawn from the networking group.
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Programming
Named specialisation
Elective units drawn from the programming group.
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Web development
Named specialisation
Elective units drawn from the web development group.
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Database development
Named specialisation
Interpreting specifications and technical designs, modifying software applications, constructing technical specifications, testing and writing technical documents.
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Database maintenance
Named specialisation
Managing, cleaning, storing and verifying organisational data, and evaluating compliance with data requirements.
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Gaming development
Named specialisation
Elective units drawn from the gaming development group.
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Systems administration support
Named specialisation
Elective units drawn from the systems administration group.
Other registered providers
Filtered by where each provider is based, not where they can deliver.
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NSW
TAFE NSWRTO 90003
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QLD
TAFE QueenslandRTO 0275
Deliver and assess · QLD -
WA
North Metropolitan TAFERTO 52786
Deliver and assess · WA -
WA
WA Dept of Training and Workforce DevelopmentRTO 52395
Deliver and assess · WA -
QLD
Brighton PacificRTO 41138
Deliver and assess · National -
WA
Skills Strategies InternationalRTO 2401
Deliver and assess · National -
QLD
Intech Institute of Technology Pty LtdRTO 30100
Deliver and assess · National -
TAS
Reach Community CollegeRTO 40747
Deliver and assess · National -
NSW
Maxwells ServicesRTO 90924
Deliver and assess · National -
NSW
Pacific CollegeRTO 91151
Deliver and assess · National -
VIC
CAQARTO 45459
Deliver and assess · National -
NSW
St George & Sutherland Community College IncRTO 7091
Deliver and assess · NSW -
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