This qualification provides students with the skills and knowledge to install and administer simple networks, servers, and client desktop deployments either as an independent information and communications technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team. The certificate IV consists of 20 units. This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to install and administer simple networks, servers, and client desktop deployments either as an independent information and communications technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team. In a typical week students will attend classes approximately four days per week with approximately 60 percent practical and 40 percent theory classes. The teaching methods used in the certificate IV include classroom-based teaching and supervised practical components in the computer laboratory. The assessment methods include workshops, class presentations and individual and group projects. Major study areas Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Determine and confirm client business Connect, maintain and configure hardware components Install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network Build a small wireless local area network Apply introductory programming skills in another language Configure a troubleshoot operating system software Provide first-level remote help-desk support Produce basic client side script for dynamic web pages Install, operate and troubleshoot medium enterprise routers Study pathways Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Technology Career pathways Graduates may seek employment as a: Network support administrator Network operations support Network operations technician Network technician Network support technician Level 1 helps desk support