Diploma Of Information Technology

Course Overview

This course provides a strong base of knowledge to develop complex web page layouts, design digital applications, build dynamic websites and applications and integrate them with databases, prepare disaster recovery plans, and develop website information architecture. 

Also, this qualification has a mixture of units that can help to build critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and leadership; qualities that are important to have when managing a team. 

Career Opportunities    

• Client Support Officer (ICT)

• Software Support Technician

• Web Development Programmer

• Web Designer

Entry Requirements    

• Minimum 17 years of age, with Year 11 equivalent.

• English levels at minimum IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Assessments Methodology    

• Formative assessment quizzes, summative knowledge assessment (written), practical assessment (scenario based).

Career Outcomes

In this course, you will gain skills and knowledge in front-end web development: designing dynamic and complex websites, user experience solutions and documents using extensible mark-up languages. This course will offer formal IT qualifications and offer diverse career opportunities in the following:

• IT Office Manager

• Back End Web Developer and Programmer

• Full Stack Web Developer

Mode Of Learning

The formal learning takes place through a structured program of instruction through face to face delivery with your Shafston teacher on the Shafston campus.

• You will be able to learn from your teacher and classmates as you study together through a combination of formal classroom based learning and independent study / research.
• Further support is provided at the weekly Class Tutorial Support sessions with your teacher.
• Additional support is available at the Academic Literacy sessions.
• 20 hours of scheduled contact is allocated per week to complete the course requirements with no more than 25% on-line.