
Certificate IV in Information Technology [Networking]
Here's a career path that's all about making the right connections. Gain the skills and knowledge required for a range of networking, customer support and cloud related fields.
A role as an ICT networking engineer will see you build and optimise applications, systems and networks on site, in data centres and in the cloud.
Through this training, you will gain career enhancing knowledge and skills to support a wide range of growing networking, customer support and cloud related fields.
You'll learn to apply computing and networking protocols and technologies, build and troubleshoot networking technologies, provide ICT service desk support, and build ICT services on premise as well as in the Cloud and in wired and wireless networks.
This qualification will see you create solutions for small and large businesses using gear from vendors such as Cisco, Ubiquiti, Windows and Linux, Amazon Web services, Microsoft Azure and Office365.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Please note: This qualification is not eligible for fee-free training if undertaken as an existing worker traineeship (EWT). However; selected qualifications in key industry sectors are available as EWTs, with reduced course fees (limited places may apply). To see the list of qualifications available as reduced fee EWTs, please visit jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/training#subsidised-training and select the 'Existing worker traineeships' tab. To find out whether an EWT is available for this qualification at a particular TAFE college or private training provider, please contact them directly via the information provided on this course page.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- Existing worker traineeship
- STEM
Industry area
- Information Technology, Library and Digital
Study areas
- General IT
- Networking and Security
- Information Communication Technology
Course ID
- National ID: ICT40120
- WA State ID: AC10
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Get connected to an IT networking career.
When you complete the Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking you will be an attractive applicant for in-demand IT roles such as network operations support, network technician, and network support. You will gain the career enhancing knowledge and hands-on practical skills to install and configure a modern network, including virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, network security, deployment resources to desktops, and user support. You will acquire valuable experience in writing technical documentation, fulfilling client expectations, and with workplace health and safety.
Half price fees apply!
Delivery location
Networking is one of the fastest growing areas in IT
If you have chosen Networking as your area of expertise in the field of IT, then our ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) qualification provides you with a great foundation.
You'll gain the practical skills to install and configure small to medium size modern networks - including exposure to virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, infrastructure devices, network security, deployment resources to desktops and user support.
East Perth and Joondalup campuses have dedicated Training Networks and are registered as both Cisco Academy and Redhat Academy providers.Joondalup also offers Microsoft Imagine Academy as part of your studies.
Delivery locations
Study in a strong IT employability pathway
Join an Industry that makes a difference to the economy on a daily basis and enjoy the diversity of where a career in technology can take you. The Information Technology industry is constantly evolving and is one of the fastest growing industries in the country due to the reliance on digital transformation across work, study and life.
Specialist facilities on-campus
Our state-of-the-art Training Cyber Security Operations Centre (TCSOC) provides a secure training environment designed to simulate realistic cyber-attacks relating to attack, defence and monitoring. The TCSOC provides a multi-campus centre based in Murdoch with ‘nodes’ at Thornlie and Rockingham campuses in order for all IT students to experience this leading edge training.
The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology and creative media. We provide pathways from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in cyber security, systems and programming.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
See our IT Training Facebook page! - @ITtrainingSMTAFE(opens in a new tab)
Delivery locations
A Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) is your gateway to a range of technician, support, and specialist roles in the ever-expanding world of IT.
The Australian Government's Job Outlook service anticipates a strong demand for IT professionals, with approximately 17,000 job openings expected in the next five years. Our program provides a solid to launch your career.
You'll learn essential skills, including the setup and configuration of small to medium-sized modern networks. Gain hands-on experience in working with virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, infrastructure devices, network security, and deploying resources to desktops. Plus, you'll be well-prepared to provide user support.
Our Bunbury and Albany campuses hosts a dedicated training network and is also recognised as a Fortinet Academy. We also have extensive partnerships with other industry leaders including Amazon Web Services, VMWare, Microsoft, and more. Your path to an IT career starts here!
Delivery locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
A role as an ICT networking engineer will see you build and optimise applications, systems and networks on site, in data centres and in the cloud.
Through this training, you will gain career enhancing knowledge and skills to support a wide range of growing networking, customer support and cloud related fields.
You'll learn to apply computing and networking protocols and technologies, build and troubleshoot networking technologies, provide ICT service desk support, and build ICT services on premise as well as in the Cloud and in wired and wireless networks.
This qualification will see you create solutions for small and large businesses using gear from vendors such as Cisco, Ubiquiti, Windows and Linux, Amazon Web services, Microsoft Azure and Office365.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Please note: This qualification is not eligible for fee-free training if undertaken as an existing worker traineeship (EWT). However; selected qualifications in key industry sectors are available as EWTs, with reduced course fees (limited places may apply). To see the list of qualifications available as reduced fee EWTs, please visit jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/training#subsidised-training and select the 'Existing worker traineeships' tab. To find out whether an EWT is available for this qualification at a particular TAFE college or private training provider, please contact them directly via the information provided on this course page.
Training options
- Fee-free
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- Existing worker traineeship
- STEM
Industry area
- Information Technology, Library and Digital
Study areas
- General IT
- Networking and Security
- Information Communication Technology
Course ID
- National ID: ICT40120
- WA State ID: AC10
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Get connected to an IT networking career.
When you complete the Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking you will be an attractive applicant for in-demand IT roles such as network operations support, network technician, and network support. You will gain the career enhancing knowledge and hands-on practical skills to install and configure a modern network, including virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, network security, deployment resources to desktops, and user support. You will acquire valuable experience in writing technical documentation, fulfilling client expectations, and with workplace health and safety.
Half price fees apply!
Delivery location
Networking is one of the fastest growing areas in IT
If you have chosen Networking as your area of expertise in the field of IT, then our ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) qualification provides you with a great foundation.
You'll gain the practical skills to install and configure small to medium size modern networks - including exposure to virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, infrastructure devices, network security, deployment resources to desktops and user support.
East Perth and Joondalup campuses have dedicated Training Networks and are registered as both Cisco Academy and Redhat Academy providers.Joondalup also offers Microsoft Imagine Academy as part of your studies.
Delivery locations
Study in a strong IT employability pathway
Join an Industry that makes a difference to the economy on a daily basis and enjoy the diversity of where a career in technology can take you. The Information Technology industry is constantly evolving and is one of the fastest growing industries in the country due to the reliance on digital transformation across work, study and life.
Specialist facilities on-campus
Our state-of-the-art Training Cyber Security Operations Centre (TCSOC) provides a secure training environment designed to simulate realistic cyber-attacks relating to attack, defence and monitoring. The TCSOC provides a multi-campus centre based in Murdoch with ‘nodes’ at Thornlie and Rockingham campuses in order for all IT students to experience this leading edge training.
The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology and creative media. We provide pathways from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in cyber security, systems and programming.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
See our IT Training Facebook page! - @ITtrainingSMTAFE(opens in a new tab)
Delivery locations
A Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) is your gateway to a range of technician, support, and specialist roles in the ever-expanding world of IT.
The Australian Government's Job Outlook service anticipates a strong demand for IT professionals, with approximately 17,000 job openings expected in the next five years. Our program provides a solid to launch your career.
You'll learn essential skills, including the setup and configuration of small to medium-sized modern networks. Gain hands-on experience in working with virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, infrastructure devices, network security, and deploying resources to desktops. Plus, you'll be well-prepared to provide user support.
Our Bunbury and Albany campuses hosts a dedicated training network and is also recognised as a Fortinet Academy. We also have extensive partnerships with other industry leaders including Amazon Web Services, VMWare, Microsoft, and more. Your path to an IT career starts here!
Delivery locations
Get connected to an IT networking career.
When you complete the Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking you will be an attractive applicant for in-demand IT roles such as network operations support, network technician, and network support. You will gain the career enhancing knowledge and hands-on practical skills to install and configure a modern network, including virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, network security, deployment resources to desktops, and user support. You will acquire valuable experience in writing technical documentation, fulfilling client expectations, and with workplace health and safety.
Half price fees apply!
Locations
Networking is one of the fastest growing areas in IT
If you have chosen Networking as your area of expertise in the field of IT, then our ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) qualification provides you with a great foundation.
You'll gain the practical skills to install and configure small to medium size modern networks - including exposure to virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, infrastructure devices, network security, deployment resources to desktops and user support.
East Perth and Joondalup campuses have dedicated Training Networks and are registered as both Cisco Academy and Redhat Academy providers.Joondalup also offers Microsoft Imagine Academy as part of your studies.
Locations
Study in a strong IT employability pathway
Join an Industry that makes a difference to the economy on a daily basis and enjoy the diversity of where a career in technology can take you. The Information Technology industry is constantly evolving and is one of the fastest growing industries in the country due to the reliance on digital transformation across work, study and life.
Specialist facilities on-campus
Our state-of-the-art Training Cyber Security Operations Centre (TCSOC) provides a secure training environment designed to simulate realistic cyber-attacks relating to attack, defence and monitoring. The TCSOC provides a multi-campus centre based in Murdoch with ‘nodes’ at Thornlie and Rockingham campuses in order for all IT students to experience this leading edge training.
The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology and creative media. We provide pathways from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in cyber security, systems and programming.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
See our IT Training Facebook page! - @ITtrainingSMTAFE(opens in a new tab)
Locations
A Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) is your gateway to a range of technician, support, and specialist roles in the ever-expanding world of IT.
The Australian Government's Job Outlook service anticipates a strong demand for IT professionals, with approximately 17,000 job openings expected in the next five years. Our program provides a solid to launch your career.
You'll learn essential skills, including the setup and configuration of small to medium-sized modern networks. Gain hands-on experience in working with virtual machines, wireless technologies, cloud storage, infrastructure devices, network security, and deploying resources to desktops. Plus, you'll be well-prepared to provide user support.
Our Bunbury and Albany campuses hosts a dedicated training network and is also recognised as a Fortinet Academy. We also have extensive partnerships with other industry leaders including Amazon Web Services, VMWare, Microsoft, and more. Your path to an IT career starts here!
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.

This course is fee-free! No course fees apply!
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