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. 

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 Diploma of Information Technology
Nationally Recognised Yes
National Code ICT50220
CRICOS Code 110388D
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 11 equivalent.
English levels at minimum IELTS 5.5 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 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 develop interactive and engaging websites, using a range of features from various languages.

The unit applies to individuals working in web development environments who are required to produce client-side scripts as a common means of creating interactive websites. These scripts offer an effective simple means of enabling websites to provide greater interaction with clients.

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 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.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop information architecture for a complex website that meets business requirements.

It applies to individuals working as highly skilled web developers and designers and are responsible for the navigation and hierarchy of websites. They liaise with clients to adapt e-business into their corporate strategy, applying high-level knowledge of technical languages and design principles.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and conduct planned and systematic actions to ensure that websites conform to applicable standards and fulfil client expectations.

It applies to individuals in the web field of work that use highly developed communication, analysis and technical skills to determine intelligent strategies for ongoing website improvement.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish client needs and technical requirements and to design a database that meets identified requirements.

It applies to those who are employed in roles including database administrators or designers who are required to design databases.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate a database with a website.

It applies to those employed as web software and database developers and responsible for creating data-driven web applications.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create and implement representational state transfer (REST or RESTful) application program interfaces (APIs) in order to request and manipulate data from data sources.

The unit applies to those working as senior software developers, senior back end developers or full stack developers, and responsible for managing information and communications technology (ICT) in small-to-large enterprises.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a data store and manage data persistence using non structured query language (NoSQL) to provide automatic scaling as well as high performance and availability over semi-structured data.

The unit applies to those working as senior software developers, senior back end developers or full stack developers, and responsible for managing information and communications technology (ICT) in small-to-large enterprises (SMEs).

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement an incident response plan. The results of the incident response plan must be evaluated if they affect the mission of the organisation.

It applies to individuals who apply high-level technical skills and specialised knowledge to provide broad systems administration and support functions.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse the impact of the system on the organisation and carry out risk analysis, disaster recovery and contingency planning.

It applies to individuals who apply a wide range of higher-level technical skills and systematic problem-solving approaches in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) related areas.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to liaise and support clients to manage and resolve problems in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.

It applies to individuals who apply high level technical and specialised knowledge in assisting clients to support, manage and resolve problems.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level.

The unit applies to individuals who develop concepts for any business or community activity or process. This may include marketing and advertising campaigns, staff development programs, information technology and communication systems, radio and television programs and entertainment events. These individuals operate with a high degree of autonomy and also collaborate with others to generate ideas and refine concepts for implementation.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote cyber security in a work area.

It applies to those working in a broad range of industries who as part of their job role support policies, procedures and practice within an organisation that promote cyber security.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry.

This unit has a specific focus on the teamwork skills required for team leader or supervisor level (depending on organisational structure) workers with responsibility for others or teams.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation.

It applies to individuals whose responsibilities may include improving, evaluating, acquiring, maintaining and supporting ICT for organisations.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain professional and ethical conduct, as well as to ensure that personal information of stakeholders is handled in a confidential and professional manner when dealing with stakeholders in an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) environment.

It applies to ICT personnel who are required to gather information to determine the organisation’s code of ethics and protect and maintain privacy policies and system security.

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

“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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