Skill set Outline
Information current as of
14/09/2026 5:20 AM AWST
14/09/2026 5:20 AM AWST
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Transition to Cyber Security
Transition to Cyber Security
Skill set
National Code
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State Code
AE780
AE780
TGA Status
N/A
N/A
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level
Field of Education
0299 - Other Information Technology
Skillset Type
State
Original TGA Release Date
28/02/2022
Current Release Date
18/01/2023
Current Release Number
2.0
Approved Date
11/03/2022
Nominal Hours
180
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 18/01/2023 | N/A | Approved |
| 1.00 | 28/02/2022 | N/A | Replaced |
Description
This skill set is aimed at existing information technology workers, to support transition to a cyber-security role.
Participants will gain knowledge and skills to work as a cyber-security specialist, including how to recognise cyber security threats, risks and vulnerabilities in an organisational setting, how to add security and set privileges on a personal computer, and how to use data analysis to recognise and detect data discrepancies.
Participants will gain knowledge and skills to work as a cyber-security specialist, including how to recognise cyber security threats, risks and vulnerabilities in an organisational setting, how to add security and set privileges on a personal computer, and how to use data analysis to recognise and detect data discrepancies.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards the following qualification:
- 22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security
- 22603VIC Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing or regulatory requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
- Existing workers - upskill or reskill
- Urgent business need to adjust to new operating environment
- Urgent business need to adjust to new operating environment
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency were attained in completion of the Transition to Cyber Security Skill Set established by the Department of Training and Workforce Development in Western Australia.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ343 | VU23214 | Configure and secure networked end points | 60 | Module |
| AZ350 | VU23216 | Perform basic cyber security data analysis | 20 | Module |
| AZ352 | VU23217 | Recognise the need for cyber security in an organisation | 60 | Module |
| OBT21 | ICTPRG435 | Write scripts for software applications | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE382 | Introduction to Cyber Security Skill Set | Skill set |