There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification however the following guidelines are recommended to apply when considering enrolling into the certificate IV qualification:
Programming and Web Applications: students may commence studies at Certificate IV level without prior experience but will undertake a study load incorporating a range of coding languages. Potential students with no previous exposure to web design or coding may prefer to consider starting with the Certificate III or Statement of Attainment, or to seek advice in subject choices at Certificate IV level.
Network Administration and Infrastructure: students are recommended to have IT industry experience, and/or a good understanding of IP addressing, networked environments including an understanding of Active Directory Infrastructure, group policy, and creating and maintaining local area networks, or have completed a Major in IT in YR12 encompassing CISCO training. Alternatively, it is recommended you complete the networking and programming elective units from either Statement of Attainment in networking, or Certificate III in Information Technology to support your learning journey.