ICA50605

Diploma of Information Technology
(Website Development)

Bring together a whole host of IT skills with an advanced course on website development. Obtain high level competency across a range of web-related fields including development, design, site performance, database integration, as well as implementation and acceptance testing. With a wide variety of employment opportunities as a website specialist, it’s the perfect course to ensure your skills create the right impression.



Entry Requirements

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent  
or
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies

Prerequisite knowledge and skills are required that demonstrate basic fundamental ICT knowledge and skills that are in line with the Learning Outcomes from the following Certificate II in Information technology units:

• BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures
• ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages
• ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer
• ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware
• ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
• ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages
• ICAU2231B Use computer operating system
• ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment
• ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace

Students will only be required to enrol for the Prerequisite courses if they have not previously completed the above units.


Career Opportunities

Designing, developing, constructing, testing and maintaining dynamic, data driven, business Websites

Program Duration

Full Time        12 months
Includes Certificate IV of Information Technology (Websites) in 1st Semester.
Full-time classes are usually timetabled between 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Part Time: 24-36 months (depending on study program chosen)
Part-time classes are timetabled between 6:00pm and 9:30pm week nights.

Program Articulation

Successful completion of this program may assist students to gain entry into university and/or may contribute towards study credits.

Program Award

Diploma
Certificate IV

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:

The RPL Co-ordinator
13 72 48
rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au

Venue

  • Southbank Campus

How to Apply

PART TIME: Ensure that your name, address and phone number are placed on the waiting list by either emailing us or contacting Student Administration & Services on 13 72 48.

FULL TIME: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
Ph: 07 3858 1222
Fax: 07 3367 1164
33 Park Road Milton QLD 4064
Email: qtac@qtac.edu.au
Internet: www.qtac.edu.au

You can apply on online at QTAC`s Website, or alternatively QTAC guides can be purchased from most newsagencies. QTAC applications must be received by the last Friday of September for programs starting first semester the following year or before the end of May for programs starting second semester in the current year. Late applications are available and attract a late fee. Contact QTAC for more details.

QTAC CODE     555234

Applications Close

For Full Time applicants there are two intakes per year, and applications are made in May for a July intake and September for a February intake. Part Time applications are open until two weeks prior to commencement of each semester. Semester one starts in mid February with semester two starting in mid July.

Cost

Full Rate                $3,250.00


Concession Rate     $2,150.00


Quoted costs include $150 fees for the prerequisite Certificate II courses (where required).
Southbank Institute of Technology has a range of scholarships available to support students. Further information is available at www.southbank.edu.au/scholarships

Please note: All programs are subject to a $14 Administration Fee per year, payable on enrolment.

For Additional Information

Location:Southbank
Telephone:07 3244 5175
Facsimile:07 3244 6236
Address 
In Person: Level 5 G Block
Merivale Street
South Brisbane
Mail: Locked Mail Bag 14
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Email: enquiry@southbank.edu.au
Find us at:www.Southbank.edu.au

Outline

Semester One
To achieve the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) you must achieve:
12 common core units (CERT Common C) plus
9 specialist (Design) core stream units 9 (CERT Design Stream C)
6 elective units (CERT E – 4 required for certificate – 2 additional electives may be used in diploma).

(These courses are delivered in a clustered mode and students should enrol in all courses that make up a cluster)

Web Assets Cluster
Course Code Course Name
ICAT3025B (CERT E - Dip Pre-requisite for ICAT5081B) Run Standard Diagnostic Tests
ICAT4221B (CERT Common C) Locate Equipment and Software Faults
ICAU4205B (CERT Common C) Select and Employ Software and Hardware Tools
Web Communication Cluster
Course Code Course Name
CUSADM08A (CERT Common C) Address Copyright Requirements
ICAA4041C (CERT Common C Dip Pre-requisite for ICAB4060B & ICAA5151B) Determine and Confirm Client Business Expectations and Needs
ICAD3218B (CERT E - Pre-requisite for ICAD4198B) Create User Documentation
ICAD4043B (CERT Common C) Develop and Present a Feasibility Report
ICAD4198B (CERT Design Stream C) Develop Guidelines for Updating and Loading Information to a Website
ICAD4217B (CERT Common C - Pre-requisite for ICAD4198B) Create Technical Documentation
ICAW4027B (CERT E - Dip Pre-requisite for ICAT5083B) Relate to Clients on a Business Level
Web Design Cluster
Course Code Course Name
CUFMEM07A (CERT Design Stream C - Pre-requisite for ICAA4142B) Apply Principles of Visual Design and Communication to the Development of a Media Product
ICAA4142C (CERT Design Stream C Dip Pre-requisite for ICAA5141B) Design a Website to Meet Technical Requirements
ICAB4135B (CERT Common C - Pre-requisite for ICAA4142B) Create a Simple Mark-up Language Document to Specification
ICAB4171B (CERT Design Stream C) Develop Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
ICAI4189B (CERT Common C) Ensure Website Content Meets Appropriate Technical Protocols and Standards
ICAS4201B (CERT Design Stream C) Transfer Content to a Web Site Using Commercial Packages
ICAT4183B (CERT Design Stream C) Confirm Accessibility of Web Site Design
ICAT4184B (CERT E) Ensure Site Usability for Full Range of Users
ICAT4185B (CERT E) Create a Website Testing Procedure
ICAU4207B (CERT Design Stream C) Apply Web Authoring Tool to Convert Client Data
Web Project Cluster
Course Code Course Name
BSBCMN304A (CERT Common C) Contribute to Personal Skill Development and Learning
ICAA4233B (CERT Design Stream C Dip Pre-requisite for ICAA5158B & ICAP5039B) Determine and Apply Appropriate Development Methodologies
ICAW4214B (CERT Common C) Maintain Ethical Conduct
PSPPM402B (CERT Common C) Manage Simple Projects
Web Scripting Cluster
Course Code Course Name
ICAB4137B (CERT Design Stream C - Pre-requisite for for ICAA4142C) Produce Basic Client Side Script For Dynamic Web Pages
ICAB4224B (CERT E) Apply Mathematical Techniques for Software Development
ICAB4225B (CERT Common C Dip Pre-requisite for ICAB4136B) Automate Processes
Semester Two

To achieve the Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) you must achieve:
Sixteen core units (DIP C)
Four elective units (DIP E)
Two of these electives may be taken from any Certificate IV in Information Technology program, in the ICA05 Training Package.
Additional units shown in this program are highly recommended for further study at university.

Website Development Cluster
Course Code Course Name
PSPPM502B (DIP C) Manage Complex Projects
ICAA5151B (DIP C Pre-requisites ICAA4041C and ICAA4233B) Gather Data to Identify Business Requirements
ICAA5158B (DIP C Pre-requisite ICAA4233B) Translate the Business Needs Into Technical Requirements
ICAA5146B (DIP C) Develop Website Information Architecture
ICAB5165B (DIP C) Create Dynamic Pages
ICAA5054C (DIP C) Validate Quality and Completeness of Design
Database Integration Cluster
Course Code Course Name
ICAP5039B (DIP C) Match the IT Needs With the Strategic Direction of the Enterprise
BSBPMG505A (DIP C) Manage Project Quality
ICAA5141C (DIP C Pre-requisite ICAA4142C) Design Dynamic Websites to Meet Technical Requirements
ICAB5180C (DIP C) Integrate a Database with a Website
ICAT5083B (DIP C pre-requisite ICAW4027B) Develop and Conduct Client Acceptance Test
ICAS5202B (DIP C) Ensure Privacy for Users
Performance Testing Cluster
Course Code Course Name
ICAU5208B (DIP C) Use Site Server Tools for Business
ICAT5081B (DIPC Pre-requisite ICAT3025B) Perform Systems Test
ICAA5056B (DIP C) Prepare Disaster Recovery/Contingency Plans
ICAS5102B (DIP C) Establish and Maintain Client User Liaison
Web Database Cluster
(Note - may use 2 Certificate IV in Information Technology courses from the ICA05 Training package)
Course Code Course Name
ICAA5139B (DIP E) Design a Database
ICAB5068B (DIP E) Build Using Rapid Application Development
ICAB4060B (CERT E) Identify Physical Database Requirements.
ICAB4136B (CERT E) Use Structured Query Language to Create Database Structures
This brochure was last updated Wednesday, 18 November 2009
All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
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