Pathway Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:23 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:23 AM AWST
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Cyber Security
Cyber Security
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AB51
AB51
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2015
25/03/2015
Field of Education
0201 - Computer Science
0201 - Computer Science
Approved Date
16/09/2015
16/09/2015
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
14/01/2016
Nominal Hours
555
555
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to plan, design, manage and monitor an enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) network as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team responsible for advanced ICT network security systems. The qualification has a high-level ICT technical base with appropriate security units and the ability to specialize in a number of areas, including voice, wireless, network infrastructure and sustainability.
Packaging Rules
Learners to complete twelve (12) units:
- five (5) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units
- five (5) core units plus
- seven (7) elective units
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUV04 | ICTNWK509 | Design and implement a security perimeter for ICT networks | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUV14 | ICTNWK601 | Design and implement a security system | 90 | Unit of competency |
| AUU96 | ICTNWK502 | Implement secure encryption technologies | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWD74 | ICTSUS601 | Integrate sustainability in ICT planning and design projects | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUV25 | ICTNWK602 | Plan, configure and test advanced server-based security | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Complete seven (7) elective units
- up to 7 from the elective units listed below
- up to 2 from elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
- up to 2 from any other Training Package or accredited course at Advanced Diploma level.
- up to 7 from the elective units listed below
- up to 2 from elsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level
- up to 2 from any other Training Package or accredited course at Advanced Diploma level.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUW10 | ICTPRG523 | Apply advanced programming skills in another language | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUV44 | ICTNWK608 | Configure network devices for a secure network infrastructure | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUV43 | ICTNWK615 | Design and configure desktop virtualisation | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWD73 | ICTSUS602 | Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUU83 | ICTICT609 | Lead the evaluation and implementation of current industry specific technologies | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUX08 | ICTNWK616 | Manage security, privacy and compliance of cloud service deployment | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AUV98 | ICTPRG520 | Validate an application design against specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE08 | Cyber Security | Pathway |
Note
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil