Course Overview

This course provides a solid base of knowledge and highly regarded skills to equip learners to become a website developer. Throughout the course students will learn to gather requirements from clients, manage website development projects, conceptualise website designs. 

In addition, you’ll gain knowledge on search engine optimisation, how to evaluate and select web hosting services and gain basic knowledge about cloud computing solutions and services. 

Mode of Study

Face-to-face classroom delivery
Mixed / Blended
Up to 25% online

Duration

56 Weeks

Units Number

20 Units

Location

Brisbane Campus

Our Courses

Course Name Certificate IV in Information Technology
Nationally Recognised Yes
National Code ICT40120
CRICOS Code 110390K
Delivery mode Workshops
Skill Development Session Seminars
Online
Course Duration 56 weeks
Start dates 15/05/2023
17/07/2023
18/09/2023
13/11/2023
15/01/2024
18/03/2024
20/05/2024
22/07/2024
23/09/2024
25/11/2024
Career Opportunities Client Support Officer (ICT)
Software Support Technician
Web Development Programmer
Web Designer
Entry Requirements Minimum 17 years of age, with Year 10 equivalent.
English levels at minimum IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Assessments Methodology Formative assessment quizzes, summative knowledge assessment (written), practical assessment (scenario based).
Awarded by Shafston International Pty Ltd, CRICOS Provider Code: 03917H, RTO Code: 45694

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a professional context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

This unit applies to individuals who evaluate processes, products and services that may be proposed or already existing. This unit applies to individuals who are typically responsible for developing work processes, products and services that may be proposed or already existing.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to cyber security risk management, which includes assisting in developing and managing associated risk management strategies.

It applies to those working in a broad range of industries and job roles who work alongside technical experts to develop cyber security risk-management strategies.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a basic review and analysis of cloud computing delivery and deployment models to support the needs of a business.

The unit applies to individuals engaged in the basic review of a cloud computing solutions for a business or enterprise.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to configure core cloud services including compute, storage, databases and autoscaling according to business needs and workload.

The unit applies to cloud computing architects, developers and cloud engineers utilising cloud services and those engaged in deploying cloud computing solutions for a business.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify emerging technologies and practices in the ICT sector and evaluate their potential impact on organisational practices.

It applies to individuals who work across a wide range of information technology (IT) areas, including technical support, network administration, web technologies, software applications and digital media technologies.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select cloud storage solutions based on the analysis of organisational requirements. It includes the development of implementation strategies to ensure that the organisation is prepared for the implementation of the selected cloud storage solutions.

This unit applies to individuals who undertake the evaluation of organisational data storage requirements and plan the implementation for the organisation.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement industry standard internet-marketing practices using search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques, including introducing web pages to search engines and monitoring search engine performance.

The unit applies to individuals who make recommendations and monitor keyword enhancements, search engine marketing (SEM) and social network marketing (SNM).

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use version control systems to track content, versions and maintain a code repository of work when developing in an ICT environment.

It applies to individuals who work in a development environment and create a history of changes to track multiple versions of their own or team’s work. These development environments include processes of designing, building and testing code and product.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with the protection and lawful use of intellectual property (IP) and to implement relevant organisational ethics and privacy policies.

It applies to individuals who are required to use IP owned by other persons and organisations, and to support organisations and stakeholders with the compliance of organisational ethics, and privacy policies.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create simple applications through introductory programming techniques.

It applies to those who have responsibility for creating applications and includes applying language syntax, control structures to create code, using programming standards, testing and debugging.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, build and test a user interface (UI) to specification, including command-line interfaces (CLI), graphical user interfaces (GUI), web user interfaces (WUI) and natural user interfaces (NUI).

It applies to those who work as user-interface designers and are responsible for specifying the layout and style of the desired user interface. This includes developers working in the area of user interface design and implementation.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out introductory programming activities including application of basic language syntax, coding and debugging code in different languages.

It applies to those who work in programming, development and technical roles. This includes programmers, software developers and as IT staff responsible for conducting programming activities, including writing, maintaining and updating programs, defining data and file handling.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, record, prioritise and resolve client Information and Communications Technology (ICT) support activities and escalate as required.

It applies to experienced individuals who use specialised and technical knowledge to take responsibility in providing client-based ICT support to end users in an office or working environment.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and create basic markup language documents and cascading style sheets (CSS) in order to define the structure and style of a website.

It applies to individuals in ICT roles who are required to create web pages with consistency in appearance and user experience.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design a website to client specifications, within a particular technical and human interface environment.

The unit applies to those who are responsible for the analysis, documentation and design of the human computer interface, including requirements that drive design for either internal or external clients.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to confirm accessibility of websites for users with auditory, visual, mobility and cognitive impairments.

The unit applies to web developers and designers who are required to adhere to international and Australian industry standards and practices to ensure that users with accessibility requirements are not disadvantaged when using websites.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to transfer content, from a remote location to a web server, using a range of commercial information and communications technology (ICT) products. The objective of this skill is the upload of new and revised information on a website.

The unit applies to individuals who work as web developers and designers and required to update websites.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement industry standard internet-marketing practices using search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques, including introducing web pages to search engines and monitoring search engine performance.

The unit applies to individuals who make recommendations and monitor keyword enhancements, search engine marketing (SEM) and social network marketing (SNM).

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine a client’s current and future internet service providers (ISPs) needs.

The unit applies to individuals working in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) who take responsibility for comparing and evaluating internet service provider (ISP) services.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a text editor to design, create and save web pages to a given specification.

The unit applies to individuals working as web designers and developers, who generate a framework for internet information using a markup language according to client briefs.

In this course you will gain skills and knowledge in website design and content transfer, web hosting service evaluation, cloud services configuration, user interface, programming techniques and cyber security risk management. This course will offer formal IT qualifications and offer diverse career opportunities in the following:

  • Client Support Officer (ICT)
  • Software Support Technician
  • Web Development Programmer
  • Web Designer
  • IT Support Technician
  • Systems Programmer
  • Network Operations Technician

“The process of collecting evidence and making judgements on whether competency has been achieved to confirm that an individual can perform to the standard expected in the workplace, as specified in a training package or a VET accredited course.” https://www.asqa.gov.au/standards-vac/definitions

Your Shafston teacher will formally assess your skills, knowledge and understanding.   Assessment is competency based, this means you will be required to show / demonstrate the required competencies for the units of competency you are studying.

In order to ensure that Shafston’s assessment is valid, reliable, flexible and fair, Shafston trainers will conduct assessment as per the assessment conditions for each unit of competency you are studying. 

There are many different types of assessment.  Multiple and varied assessments are used to ensure that learners are able to demonstrate competency.  We will ensure that the assessment is conducted in a manner that is fair, flexible, valid and reliable. 

Assessments have the following sections Activities, Questioning, Project, and Observation which span across these different tasks.   Some of the assessment tasks are ‘stand-alone’ or they may be a combination of these methods of assessment.

There may be

• Written tasks

Written assessments include case studies, question-answer type tasks, written reports and assignments, including reflective evaluations, self-evaluations,  project work, demonstrations and class presentations.

• Examination

This includes written or spoken ‘question-answer’ type tasks in an examination. 

• Observation

Your teacher will observe your performance of tasks in real or simulated workplace environments.  This includes participation in role-plays, group discussions and demonstrations of practical skills and knowledge.  Students on vocational placement will be observed by a qualified professional.

• Vocational Placement

Vocational placement provides the opportunity to observe professionals in your vocation, gain skills specific to your vocation, engage and interact with your community, and most importantly, to apply what you have learnt in the classroom to the ‘real-world’ vocational environment.  You will be mentored and supported by an industry professional and have a valuable opportunity to learn in a structured workplace environment.  Your teacher as well as the industry professional will both observe your ability to apply the skills, knowledge and attitudes required in workplace situations and environments.

• RPL

You may already have the skills and knowledge.  For more information about Recognition of Prior Learning Student Information,  please refer to:  https://shafston.edu/forms-policies-and-procedures/

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. 

SHAFSTON ENGLISH LEVEL – ENGLISH EQUIVALENCY TABLE

Shafston General English C E F R Cambridge Cambridge Business Pearson PTE I E L T S T O E I C  T O E F L
C2 CPE PTE
General Level 5 9.0
Academic 85+ 110 – 120
8.0
C1 CAE BEC – H PTE 850
Advanced General Level 4 7.0 87 – 109
Academic 76 – 84 6.5
Upper-Intermediate B2 FCE BEC – V PTE 6.0 750
General Level 3
Academic 59 – 75 5.0 57 – 86
Intermediate
B1 PET BEC – P PTE 4.5 550
General Level 2 4.0
Pre-Intermediate Academic 43 – 58
41 – 56
A2 KET PTE 30 – 40
Elementary General Level 1
Academic 30-42
Beginner A1

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