FYI: You don’t have to go to uni to have a career in tech
Check out six excellent technology courses at TAFE that’ll kickstart your career in everything from cyber security and networks to animation and web design.
1. Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Learn how to examine cyber security data, perform vulnerability exercises, mitigate cyber threats, protect businesses and organisations from security breaches and develop systems to minimise risk.
Providers:
Careers: Cyber security technician, assistant cyber security support officer, IT support officer, junior security analyst
2. Certificate IV in Information Technology
Get the skills you need to work in tech support and web administration, or start building your knowledge to level up in areas like game development, programming, databases and networking.
Providers:
Careers: ICT support technician, technical support officer, network administrator, software support technician, network technician
3. Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
Specialise in programming by learning programming techniques, building apps, identifying and resolving ICT issues, and getting across cyber security risks, ethics and privacy policies.
Providers:
Careers: Programmer, web programmer, junior developer
4. Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development)
This is your pathway into game design and animation, where you’ll learn 2D and 3D modelling, gameplay principles, and interactive game design.
Providers:
Careers: Games developer, games tester, 3D games animator, animation assistant
5. Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development)
Want to design and build websites for a living? This course will help you do just that, skilling you up in programming techniques, emerging technologies and practices, and resolving IT problems.
Providers:
Careers: Web developer, website coordinator, assistant web designer
Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Telecommunications Cabling)
6. Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology (Telecommunications Cabling)
This qualification will lead you into a hands-on STEM gig where you’ll be helping connect people, businesses and cities. You’ll learn how to install, maintain and repair cable networks in a wide range of settings.
Providers:
Careers: Telecommunications technician, assistant broadband network installer, assistant telecommunications equipment operator
Top tip
TAFE and VET providers across Australia have similar certificates and qualifications to the ones listed above. If you don’t see a course near you on this page then we encourage you to check out your local TAFE or VET provider’s website to see what tech courses they have on offer.
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