Launch your career in digital security or add another layer to your IT skillset with this practical short course. Improve your cyber safety and be better prepared to identify and prevent online security risks and keep your workplace safe.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Securely manage personal information and workplace information
Identify organisational intellectual property (IP), ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
Handle and store workplace informational correctly
Apply information protection protocols
Use data protection techniques to manage workplace information
Identify security risks and undertake risk assessments
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment
A strong pathway towards further study in information technology
Credit toward a full qualification
Specialist skills in digital security
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Basic computer and maths skills
Access to a computer, webcam, headset and the internet to complete your coursework
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: ICT customer support officer, help desk assistant/officer, ICT operations/user support and PC support and technical support with the Certificate III in Information Technology.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Digital Security and Privacy in the Workplace does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Statement of Attainment in Digital Security and Privacy in the Workplace does not have any related courses.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
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