Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)
 

Traineeship
National Code
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ICA50705
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code: 061417C
Centre:
Information and Communications Technology
Location:
Nelson Campus
Study Area: Info Tech & Games Development;
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

Please note: this course will change to the ICA11 training package diploma course.

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

You will program Oracle databases, Microsoft Visual Studio and Sun Java, and you will use technology such as VB.NET and Java GUI applications. You will learn how to gather information to identify business requirements, translate business needs into technical requirements and build software using rapid application development.

If you successfully complete the Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) you will have the opportunity to go on and complete the Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) in the same time frame. Industry standard vendor qualification in Oracle is also available.

This course is also available to international students.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a software developer, systems analyst, database administrator, software project manager or application programmer.

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

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

Students who successfully complete a Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) who wish to progress into an Associate Degree in Computer Systems (Networking) or Bachelor of Computer Systems (Networking) will receive credit for six subjects or the equivalent of 1.5 semesters in duration.

Can I apply?

You must have successfully completed Year 12 (VCE) of education, or equivalent or be a 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 - 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?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $4.33 per hour *
  2. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  3. Material Fees - contact the Institute

*Annual indicative tuition fee for full-time commencing students, and maximum for continuing students
For a breakdown of unit prices, view the 2012 Fee Schedule.

You may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP (an Australian Government loan scheme).

Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $10,000.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

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.

 
Units of Competency

Core
BSBPM505A
Manage Project Quality
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge 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.

ICAA5056B
Prepare Disaster Recovery And Contingency Plans
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.
ICAA5158B
Translate Business Needs Into Technical Requirements
20.00 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.

ICAB5223B
Apply Intermediate Object-Oriented Language Skills
50.00 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
80.00 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
80.00 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.

ICAS5202B
Ensure Privacy For Users
20.00 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.

ICAT5079B
Perform Integration Test
30.00 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.

PSPPM502B
Manage Complex Projects
80.00 hr

This unit covers management of projects that may be reasonably complex in terms of scope, degree of risk, political, cultural and social factors that apply, consequences of failure and degree of control of the projects. It includes managing startup, project implementation, project integration and followup activities. Contract management requirements are not included as this aspect is addressed by units of competency within the Competency field of Procurement and Contract Management. In practice, managing complex projects overlaps with other generalist and specialist work activities such as acting ethically, coordinating resource allocation and usage, developing client services, undertaking research and analysis, etc.

Electives
ICAA5046B
Model Preferred System Solutions
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

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
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.
ICAA5141B
Design Dynamic Websites To Meet Technical Requirements
40.00 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
30.00 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.

ICAA5153B
Model Data Objects
30.00 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
30.00 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.

ICAB5165B
Create Dynamic Web Pages
30.00 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
25.00 hr

This unit defines the competency required to ensure database connectivity with a website.

ICAT5083B
Develop And Conduct Client Acceptance Test
20.00 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
20.00 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.

All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

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