Diploma of Information Technology
(Software Development)
| Course Code: | ICA50705 |
| Department: | Information Communication Technology |
| Study Area(s): | Information Technology |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Full-time (2 years) Part-time day (4 years) |
| Course Fees: | See our course fees section. |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
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Course overview
This qualification gives you highly advanced programming skills in procedural and object oriented languages used in commercial information systems, database design and development, and web technologies.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBPM505A | Manage Project Quality | 40 |
| ICAA5056B | Prepare Disaster Recovery and Contingency Plans | 30 |
| ICAA5158B | Translate Business Needs Into Technical Requirements | 20 |
| ICAB5223B | Apply Intermediate Object-Oriented Language Skills | 50 |
| ICAB5226B | Apply Advanced Object Oriented Language Skills | 80 |
| ICAB5227B | Apply Advanced Programming Skills in Another Language | 80 |
| ICAS5202B | Ensure Privacy For Users | 20 |
| ICAT5079B | Perform Integration Test | 30 |
| PSPPM502B | Manage Complex Projects | 80 |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ICAA5151B | Gather Data to Identify Business Requirements | 30 |
| ICAB4136B | Use Structured Query Language to Create Database Structures & Manipulate Data | 60 |
| ICAB5161B | Build a Document Using Extensible Mark-Up Language | 30 |
| ICAB5180B | Integrate Database With a Website | 25 |
| ICAB5230B | Maintain Custom Software | 40 |
| ICAS4113B | Identify and Resolve Common Database Performance Problems | 30 |
| ICAS5102B | Establish and Maintain Client User Liaison | 20 |
| ICAT5081B | Perform Systems Test | 30 |
What employment opportunities will I have?
The course will train you for work in the Information Technology industry as a Games Developer, Games Programmer, Software Applications Specialist or a Software Developer or Software Engineer.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain skills in object oriented programming, database design and development, SQL programming language using SQL Server and DB2, developing web based applications, project management, software testing and scripting languages.
What qualifications will I receive?
When you successfully complete this course you will be awarded the Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework, this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
You may be eligible to continue on to higher level studies, such as the Advanced Diploma in Information Technology.
Kangan Institute students who graduate with a Diploma Information Technology (Software Development) are able to take advantage of the 'pathways' arrangement with LaTrobe University. Students can receive advanced standing (credit) in the form of both priority entry and course credit points towards a bachelor qualification. Each university study unit carries a credit point value.
As of 03/2010, students who have graduated with the Diploma Information Technology (Software Development) can utilise advanced standing pathways in the following bachelor degrees:
- Bachelor of Information Systems [115-180 credit points]
- Bachelor of Computer Science [120 credit points]
Can I apply?
You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) or its equivalent and the work requirements (eligibility to transfer); or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months).
How do I apply?
If you wish to apply for this course, you must obtain an application form from the Institute. Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. This course has a mid-year intake.
Mid-year intakes are closed for 2010.
How will I be selected for this course?
All applicants need to attend an interview. You may have to complete a pre-selection form and be prepared to sit an English Language and aptitude test.
How long is the course?
One year full time.
Where and how can I study?
This course is available both full-time and part-time at our Broadmeadows campus.
Where possible, the course is also offered as 'mixed mode' which is a mixture of structured classes and workshop sessions.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
For a fee schedule, call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222. Alternatively email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. There may be an extra cost for reference books and specialised materials.
Books and memory stick (at least 1 GB capacity) for this course cost over $500. An external hard disk instead of a memory stick is also acceptable.
How will I be assessed?
You will need to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. You may be assessed by a combination of assignments, theory tests, practical tests, project work and observation. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. If needed, you will have the chance for reassessment and appeal.
Additional comments
This course has a mid-year entry, however mid-year intakes are closed for 2010.
What will I study?
Object oriented programming (Java), database design and development, SQL programming language using SQL Server and DB2, developing web based applications, project management, software testing and scripting languages.
