CYBER SECURITY TRAINEESHIPS

FOR EMPLOYERS

The Certificate IV in Cyber Security is a technician-level qualification providing graduates with the knowledge and technical skills that enables them to:

• Monitor the risk of cyber security attacks
• Implement appropriate software
• Use a range of tools and procedures to mitigate cyber security threats
• Protect an organisation from insider security breaches
• Develop systems to minimise network vulnerabilities and risks.

The Federal Government offers incentives to businesses taking on Certificate IV Cyber Security Trainees directly. Some of these benefits may include:

• Commencement and completion incentives — $1,500 for Certificate IV in Cyber Security on commencement and $2500 on completion*
• Additional Identified Skills Shortage payment — $2000* — Telecommunication Technicians are on the Skills Needs List
• Rural and Regional Skills Shortage incentive — an extra $1000*
• Mature-aged worker and adult apprentice incentives — $750 to $4000*
• Incentives for employing people with a disability*

(*Subject to change — for current eligibility criteria see Australian Apprenticeships financial programs)

The NSW Government provides:

• Fully subsidised training through its Smart and Skilled program removing the cost of training for trainees until 2023.
• Payroll tax offsets

Employers benefit from taking on a trainee immediately by:

• Reduced cost of employment
• Training can be customised to the needs of the business
• Close relationships with trainers
• Additional support if employing through a group training organisation such as Apprenticeships Support Australia.

If you are employer interested in taking on a Cyber Security trainee, please contact: Sarah Wotte at Apprenticeship Support Australia - 1300 363 831 or email: Sarah.Wotte@businessaustralia.com

If you need more detail on the course and location for training visit the TAFE NSW website Use search term Cyber Security.

For other enquires regarding training opportunities in your industry area contact ACFIPS Industry Training Advisory Board via the website.

FOR STUDENTS

Cyber security is an area where you can build a strong career through vocational education and training. The sector is currently facing a skills shortage. In recent years there has been a strong movement to improve industry standards, promote ongoing training and upskilling of the workforce. The cyber security industry provides a diverse range of exciting careers. Cyber security is not just the realm of the IT Department. Workers with diverse skills are required.

The Certificate IV in Cyber Security is specifically designed to develop the skills and knowledge required for a career in cyber security at the para-professional level.

Students will gain practical knowledge and skills in:

• Communications and teamwork
• Basic networking and network security
• System testing and security
• Programming security scripts
• Website security

There are NO formal entry requirements.

The Certificate IV in Cyber Security contains the following units of competency:

Study options include:

• Work integrated with a traineeship program, subject to having a suitable job role and eligibility criteria.
• Full time for one year with a possibility of an unpaid internship during the second semester.
• Part time evening or Saturday.

If you are interested in a cyber security traineeship, contact Sarah Wotte at Apprenticeship Support Australia, phone 1300 363 831

If you’re interested in more information about the Certificate IV in Cyber Security go to the TAFE NSW website (search term = cyber security).