For anyone who has successfully claimed RPL, how much documentation do you actually need to gather? Is it just reference letters and payslips, or do they expect detailed work samples, statutory declarations, and video evidence of you performing workplace tasks?
But I'm currently 17 (next year 18) and got an info day in a few weeks. I don't drive yet, so I can't get a job or apprenticeship for cert 3, and there are no other classes I enjoy. It seems quite difficult. I finished my Cert II a few weeks ago in college, and TAFE seems scary as it's an adult environment. Any ideas would be helpful?
Hi everyone,
I recently completed my Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and I'm actively working to launch my career in cybersecurity here in Australia.
I'm currently weighing up my options to gain relevant industry skills and pass HR filters, and I'd love to get feedback from anyone working in local SOCs, IT recruitment, or who has taken these pathways:
TAFE Cert IV in Cyber Security: Is it worth the time investment for someone who already holds a 4-year engineering degree, or is it better suited for people starting without a tech background? Does local industry value it for entry-level roles?
Self-Study Industry Certs (CompTIA Network+, Security+, CySA+): Since I have a solid grounding in hardware and networking concepts from ECE, is self-studying for these vendor-neutral certs a faster and more respected route into entry-level roles (like Helpdesk, SysAdmin, or junior SOC Analyst)?
3.Commercial Training Brokers (e.g., Learning People, Lumify Learn): Are these bootcamps/providers worth the high cost for their career placement support, or is self-study via Professor Messer / Dion Training / TryHackMe preferred?
For those who made the transition from engineering or hardware backgrounds into cyber, what path worked best for getting your foot in the door?
Thank in advance