Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
: 
ICA50605 
CRICOS Code: 071278D 
Centre:
Information and Communications Technology
Location:
Nelson Campus,
Study Area: Information Technology 
Study Area Sub Category:  
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

This course provides you with practical training in website development and computer applications programming.

You will learn how to program for Oracle databases, Microsoft Visual Studio and Sun Java, and as well as technologies such as ASP.NET (C#) Java web applications (JSPs and servlets) and PHP.

You will also develop essential communication skills, learn how to manage complex projects and design dynamic web pages.

If you successfully complete the Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) you will have the opportunity to go on and complete the Diploma of Information Technology (Database Design and Development) and Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) in the same time frame.

Industry standard vendor qualifications in SUN and Oracle are also available as part of this course.

This course is also available to international students.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a; website programmer/developer, website project manager, website administrator or website analyst.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

Students who successfully complete a Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) who wish to progress into an Associate Degree in Computer Systems (Networking) or Bachelor of Computer Systems (Networking) will receive credit for five subjects or the equivalent of 1.25 semesters in duration.

Can I apply?

You must have successfully completed Year 12 (VCE) of education, or equivalent, or be mature age with appropriate experience.

How do I apply?

VTAC- to apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute. January intake only.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual interview
  • Assessment of application (VTAC)

Length of course

Full time - 2 years
Part time available, selected units are available for evening study, other units may be studied during the day. Duration of the course for a part time enrolment will depend on the number of units a student enrols in simultaneously each semester

Where will I study?

Nelson Campus,

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Subsidised Fees (Skills Deepening)

Fees for government subsidised students are made up of three main components:
1.   Tuition Fee
2.   Service and Amenity Fee
3.   Materials Fees (including course teaching materials fee and/or retained course items fees).
1. Tuition Fee - 2010
If you are enrolling for the first time in 2010 and eligible for a government subsidised place, the Tuition Fee will be $3.25 per hour with a minimum Tuition Fee of $225* per year and a maximum of $2,000 per year depending upon number of hours enrolled and eligibility for concession.

If you commenced your current course prior to 1 July 2009, but need to enrol in additional units for the same course in 2010 you will pay the Fee Maintenance rate of $1.40 per hour with a minimum fee of $56 per year and a maximum of $896 per year depending upon eligibility for a concession.

* Minimum fee and not a concession fee for diploma and advanced diploma courses.
2. Service and Amenities Fee
For enrolments up to 404 hours a $58 fee will be charged. For enrolments 405 hours and higher, an $80 fee will be charged.
3. Material Fees
Course teaching materials fees and/or retained course items fees are charged per course. This fee covers materials used in the course, plus some items that you are issued with and retain beyond the life of the course. Fees will vary from course to course, and can range from $100 to $1,000.

Self Funded

Self funded students will pay approximately $10,000 per year ($10.70 per hour of the course) depending upon number of hours enrolled. You may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP to assist with payment.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Examination or testing
  • Online assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.
All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.
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Units of Competency

Core
ICAA5151B
Gather data to identify business requirements
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to identify, analyse and document business requirements. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAA5050B Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications ICAA5139B Design a database ICAA5140C Design a server No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAP5039B
Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to ensure IT services meet current and future internal operational enterprise requirements. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAP5036B Determine appropriate IT strategies and solutions ICAP6038B Develop strategic and action plans ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAT5081B
Perform systems test
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to ensure that the properties of the entire system are tested and proved adequate before handover to the client/user for final acceptance testing. These units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans ICAT5084B Perform stress and load testing on integrated platform No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
BSBPM505A
Manage project quality
40 hr
This unit specifies the outcomes required to manage quality within projects. It covers determining quality requirements, implementing quality assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects.
ICAA5158B
Translate business needs into technical requirements
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to identify the needs of a business or business process and quantify those needs into technical requirements that will enable the business or process to meet expectation. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAS5102B
Establish and maintain client user liaison
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to establish and maintain client user liaison in an IT environment, post implementation. This occurs after the business critical functions have been determined. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAS5202B
Ensure privacy for users
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to ensure that personal information of users is handled in a confidential manner. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
PSPPM502B
Manage complex projects
80 hr
ICAA5054B
Validate quality and completeness of system design specifications
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to check the system specifications against outcomes and quality standards. System quality may refer to the network system, a program or a project. The following units are linked to form an appropriate cluster: ICAB5071B Review developed software ICAB5074B Monitor the system pilot.
ICAA5056B
Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to analyse the impact of the system on the organisation and carry out risk analysis, disaster recovery and contingency planning for the project. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAA5141B
Design dynamic websites to meet technical requirements
40 hr
This unit defines the competency required to produce a plan that analyses specified technical requirements and then designs, builds and tests a dynamic website so that it meets those technical requirements.
ICAA5146B
Develop website information architecture
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to develop information architecture for a complex website that meets current and future business requirements. The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster: ICAA5144B Determine best fit topology for a local network No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAB5165B
Create dynamic web pages
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to build active or dynamic web pages. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAB5180B
Integrate database with a website
25 hr
This unit defines the competency required to ensure database connectivity with a website.
ICAT5083B
Develop and conduct client acceptance test
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to plan and conduct acceptance testing as part of the process whereby clients will determine whether to accept the system. These units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAA5048B Develop configuration management protocols ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans ICAT5077B Develop detailed test plan No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAU5208B
Use site server tools for transaction management
20 hr
This unit defines the competency required to use site server tools to build, host, track and monitor transactions on an e-business site. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAD4198B Develop guidelines for uploading information to a website ICAS5199B Manage business websites and servers ICAS4201B Transfer content to a website using commercial packages ICAS5203B Evaluate and select a web hosting service ICAD4209B Write content for web pages No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Electives
ICAA5046B
Model preferred system solutions
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to fit a physical model into the design phase of the methodology. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAA5050B
Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications
40 hr
This unit defines the competency required to analyse requirements of the project specifications in order to produce a set of high-level component specifications. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAA5139B
Design a database
50 hr
This unit defines the competency required to establish client needs and technical requirements and to design a database that meets those requirements. The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAB4170B Build a database ICAA5153B Model data objects ICAA5154B Model data processes No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAA5153B
Model data objects
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to understand business operations, identify entities and data, diagrammatically represent their relationships and prepare a data model. The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster: ICAA5154B Model data processes No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAA5154B
Model data processes
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to gather process data and business information in order to model data processes within an organisation. The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster: ICAA5153B Model data objects No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAB5068B
Build using rapid application development
40 hr
This unit defines the competency required to build using rapid application development (RAD) tools. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAB5223B
Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
50 hr
This unit defines the competency required to undertake intermediate level programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAB5226B
Apply advanced object-oriented language skills
80 hr
This unit defines the competency required to undertake advanced programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAB5227B
Apply advanced programming skills in another language
80 hr
This unit defines the competency required to undertake advanced programming tasks using a selected choice of another programming language. The second language may be an object-oriented language. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAT5079B
Perform integration test
30 hr
This unit defines the competency required to ensure that the components of the system operate together to the expected standard. These units are linked and form an appropriate cluster: ICAA5050B Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ICAA5050B
Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications
40 hr
This unit defines the competency required to analyse requirements of the project specifications in order to produce a set of high-level component specifications. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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