ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Data Science and AI)
This course is your gateway to a deeper understanding and advanced capabilities in the exciting field of AI.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on the Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
Overview
Campus East Perth
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On campus
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to key Data Science techniques, as well as foundational concepts in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Designed to prepare you for further studies at the Diploma level, this course will help you build essential skills in Python programming, data analysis, and research presentation.
You will learn how to critically evaluate and validate data sources, create insightful reports, and develop data-driven applications. We also introduce you to deep learning frameworks like PyTorch, and guide you through the management and warehousing of machine learning datasets. Additionally, you’ll explore the risks associated with AI implementation and gain a foundational understanding of the ethical considerations in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
- Critically assess and validate data sources
- Analyse and present research information
- Perform data manipulation in Python
- Apply statistics to data analysis tasks programmatically
- Apply object-oriented programming principles
- Develop and test live data apps
- Use debugging systems
- Define and load datasets in pytorch
- Perform data warehousing tasks related to Machine Learning
I have the following attributes:
- Minimum numeracy level of 3 as defined by the Australian Core Skills Framework
- File System Navigation: Ability to navigate and interact with a desktop computer’s file system, including creating, organizing, and managing files and folders.
- Online Research: Conducting online searches effectively to find reliable information sources independently.
- Problem-Solving in Digital Contexts: Solving simple digital problems and completing routine digital tasks without assistance.
- Interpreting and Comprehending Whole Numbers: Understanding and working with whole numbers in familiar contexts.
- Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages: Interpreting and using familiar or routine fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Understanding Dates and Time: Reading and interpreting dates and time formats, including 24-hour time.
- 2D and 3D Shape Recognition: Identifying and working with familiar and routine 2D and 3D shapes, such as pyramids and cylinders.
- Measurement Skills: Understanding and using measurements for length, mass, volume/capacity, temperature, and simple area calculations.
- Interpreting Maps and Plans: Reading and understanding familiar and routine maps and plans.
- Data Interpretation: Analyzing and interpreting familiar and routine data presented in tables, graphs, charts, and understanding common chance events.
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Semester 1, 2025
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Course fees
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $200.00 )
(Tuition fee* $0.00 + Resource fee $200.00 )
Free training
The free training is available to residents of Western Australia, and eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training, as outlined on the Fee Free page and the Infection control training page. Tuition and resource fees will apply for non-eligible students.
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*Fee disclaimers
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Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
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Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT404 | Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes |
| BSBXCS404 | Contribute to cyber security risk management |
| ICTICT426 | Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| ICTICT451 | Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques |
| ICTSAS432 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| BSBDAT501 | Analyse data |
| BSBINS401 | Analyse and present research information |
| ICTAII401 | Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning |
| ICTDAT401 | Evaluate organisational compliance with data ethics legislation |
| ICTDAT402 | Clean and verify data |
| ICTDBS503 | Create a data warehouse |
| ICTICT449 | Use version control systems in development environments |
| ICTPRG430 | Apply introductory object-oriented language skills |
| ICTPRG433 | Test software developments |
| ICTPRG437 | Build a user interface |
| ICTPRG440 | Apply introductory programming skills in different languages |
| ICTPRG443 | Apply intermediate programming skills in different languages |
| ICTPRG548 | Develop high-level object-oriented class specifications |
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