Diploma of Information Technology
(Website Development)
| Course Code: | 074342K |
| Study Area(s): | Art, Multimedia and Design |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | 2 years |
| Course Fees: | AUD $10,600 per year |
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Admission requirements
You are eligible if:
* you have successfully completed the Australian year 12 or equivalent in your country
* you have achieved a minimum of either:
- IELTS 5.5 academic (no band score less than 5.0) or
- TOEFL paper based 530 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOEFL computer based 197 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOEFL internet based 71 (minimum 17 in all sections).
Intake
February and July
Books and equipment (AUD)
Approximately $350 per year
Study pathways
On completion of the Diploma, graduates may continue their study in:
* Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (majors in Software Technology or Business Computing or network Design and Security or Multimedia Games Development) at Swinburne University of Technology.
* Bachelor of Information Technology (Business Systems) at the University of Ballarat.
Career pathways
On completion of the Diploma, graduates may seek employment as:
- E-business development manager
- Ecommerce architect
- Ecommerce consultant
- eServices - web programmer
- Intranet engineer
- Manager business development
- Project manager
- Senior architect - ecommerce
- Solutions/applications architect
- Web Architect
- Web developer
- Web development manager
- Web production manager
- Web programmer
- Webmaster/internet developer.
Course structure
The Diploma course provides the foundation for students to develop the necessary skills in website development, scripting, design, information systems and database design using industry standard applications. Students are encouraged to develop creative skills and produce innovative work to incorporate into your projects.
Throughout the course you will develop the role of individuals who analyse, design and execute judgments using wide-ranging technical, creative, conceptual and managerial competencies in the IT industry.
In a typical week students will attend classes approximately four days per week with approximately 60 percent practical and 40 percent theory classes. Classes will be scheduled between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. The course will also include practical work placement one day a week during the year.
The teaching methods used in the course include classroom-based teaching and supervised practical components in the computer laboratory. The assessment methods include workshops, class presentations and individual and group projects, assignments, class presentations, practical demonstration of skills, field trips and role play.
The Diploma consists of 37 units and includes the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) (074341M).
Units
Contribute to personal skill development learning
Address copyright requirements
Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
Create a simple mark up language document to specification
Automate processes
Develop and present a feasibility report30icad4217bcreate technical documentation
Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards
Locate equipment, system and software faults
Select and employ software and hardware tools
Maintain ethical conduct
Manage simple projects
Create 2d digital animation
Apply principles of visual design and communication to the development of a multimedia product
Design a website to meet technical requirements
Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
Produce basic client side script for dynamic web pages
Develop cascading style sheets
Create scripts for networking
Integrate database with a website
Develop guidelines for uploading information to a website
Maintain website performance
Transfer content to a website using commercial packages
Confirm accessibility of website for people with special needs
Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for website
Manage project quality
Validate quality and completeness of system design specifications
Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans
Develop website information architecture
Create dynamic web pages
Integrate database with a website
Establish and maintain client user liaison
Ensure privacy for users
Use site server tools for transaction management
Manage complex projects
