Diploma of Information Technology
(Website Development)
includes Certificate 4 in Information Technology
(Websites) (Design)
(19007) or Certificate 4 in Information Technology
(Websites) (Administration)
(19008)
Course 19019 CRICOS Code 059106C |
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Duration
2 years full-time
Locations, tuition fees and intakes
Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from A$300 - A$1,000 per course.
Campuses in Sydney |
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| Campbelltown | Feb, Jul | A$20,340 | ||
| Granville | Feb | A$20,340 | ||
| Hornsby | Feb, Jul | A$20,340 | ||
| Kingscliff | Feb | A$20,340 | ||
| Mount Druitt | Feb, Jul | A$20,340 | ||
| North Sydney | Feb, Jul | A$20,340 | ||
| Padstow | Feb | A$20,340 | ||
| Ultimo | Feb, Jul | A$20,340 | ||
Campuses outside Sydney |
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| CHEC | Feb | A$20,340 | ||
| Great Lakes | Feb | A$20,340 | ||
| Newcastle | Feb | A$20,340 | ||
| Ourimbah | Feb | A$20,340 | ||
*Intakes shown in red have already been filled
^Fees per course
Description
Do you want to pursue a career in information and communication technology (ICT) with a focus on designing, developing and implementing a website?
This course provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent as a senior ICT professional with responsibilities spanning design, development, site performance, database integration through to implementation and acceptance testing. This role includes the integration of internal business systems with a browser interface, designing the processes and architecture of an enterprise’s internet presence, aligning the client’s web presence with its business strategy and specifying e-Business application system requirements.
Career Opportunities
eBusiness Development Manager, eCommerce Architect, eCommerce Consultant, eCommerce Programmer, eServices - Web Programmer, Intranet Engineer, Manager Business Development, Senior Architect - eCommerce, WAP Designer/Developer, Web Architect, Web Business Development Manager, Web Developer, Web Development Manager, Web Production Manager, Web Programmer, Web Programmer/Software Engineer, Website Group Manager, Web Usability Engineer or Webmaster/Internet Developer.
Entry Requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 51 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent
- Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 68 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent for Diploma-to-Degree courses (DIAC 573 visa requirement)
Exit Points
N/A
Course Structure
This course includes:
- Certificate 4 in Information Technology (Websites) (Design) (19007)
OR
- Certificate 4 in Information Technology (Websites) (Administration) (19008)
To receive the Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) – includes Certificate 4 in Information Technology (Websites) (Design) (19007) or Certificate 4 in Information Technology (Websites) (Administration) (19008), students must complete 33 core units and a range of elective modules.
Core Units
- Follow workplace safety procedures
- Manage project quality
- Apply principles of visual design and communication to the development of a multimedia product
- Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
- Design a website to meet technical requirements
- Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
- Validate quality and completeness of system design specifications
- Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans
- Design dynamic websites to meet technical requirements
- Develop website information architecture
- Gather data to identify business requirements
- Translate business needs into technical requirements
- Create a simple mark up language document to specification
- Produce basic client side script for dynamic web pages
- Create dynamic pages
- Integrate a database with a website
- Design organisational documents using computing packages
- Match the IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
- Establish and maintain client user liaison
- Ensure privacy for users
- Run standard diagnostic tests
- Perform systems test
- Develop and conduct client acceptance test
- Operate a personal computer
- Operate computer hardware
- Operate computing packages
- Integrate commercial computing packages
- Use computer operating system
- Use site server tools for transaction management
- Work effectively in an IT environment
- Communicate in the workplace
- Relate to clients on a business level
- Manage complex projects
Elective Units
The full range of elective units is listed below. Elective units actually offered may vary between each semester and campus, and will depend on a number of considerations including the packaging rules for the qualification and demand for the unit.
- Technical tutorial support
- Tutorial support
- Model preferred system solutions
- Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications
- Design a database
- Determine best-fit topology for a local network
- Model data objects
- Model data processes
- Identify physical database requirements
- Build a high performance security perimeter
- Build a highly secure firewall
- Install and manage network protocols
- Install and configure a network
- Implement and hand over system components
- Connect hardware peripherals
- Review and manage delivery of maintenance services
- Configure an internet gateway
- Develop detailed test plan
- Operate a word processing application
- Operate a spreadsheet application
- Operate database application
- Send and retrieve information using web browsers and email
- Implement search engine optimisation for a website
- Plan and develop an audio podcast
- IT work placement AQF 5
- IT portfolio AQF 5
Additional Information
Click here for further general information about qualifications, articulation, facilities and equipment, assessment methods and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Course information and offerings are subject to change at any time.
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