ICT30120 / ICT50220 | 106316K / 107313E

Certificate III in Information Technology / Diploma of Information Technology

Advanced Programming

Advance your IT career with this dual qualification. Get the high-level specialist skills that will qualify you to become an assistant software developer or systems administrator.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane

WAYS TO STUDY International

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 10 Jul 2023 Duration: 18 months View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

International

$24,600

Course overview

Advance your IT career with this dual award and learn specialist skills that will qualify you to become an assistant software developer or systems administrator.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there is strong future job growth predicted for computer network professionals. This large occupation is expected to create around 17,000 job openings over the next five years.

In this specialisation you will become skilled in writing and maintaining program code, debugging and monitoring applications, and configuring applications in a production environment. You'll also learn how to build advanced user interfaces and implement a model view controller framework, and how to match IT needs and provide strategic direction to your business, including how to promote workplace cyber security.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work in the IT industry as an assistant software developer, systems administrator, or analyst programmer. It will also give you the foundation skills needed to undertake further studies in your field.

What can I do?

Systems Administrator
Assistant Software Developer
Analyst Programmer

Course outcome:

ICT30120 / ICT50220 Certificate III in Information Technology / Diploma of Information Technology

Innovative teaching staff

Our courses are delivered by passionate industry experts with years of experience in the ICT sector. Our teachers understand the technical aspects of the job and are ahead of the game in innovation and development, preparing you for the next big thing in the industry.

Industry-standard facilities

Our learning spaces are more than just classrooms. They include simulated working environments which will develop your practical skills and prepare you for real-world situations while under the supervision of industry-experienced professionals.

What you will study

Certificate III in Information Technology:

To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 12 units:
Core Competencies: 6
Elective Competencies: 6

Diploma of Information Technology:

To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 20 units:
Core Competencies: 6
Elective Competencies: 14

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Certificate III in Information Technology

Certificate III in Information Technology

UNIT CODE
BSBCRT301

Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

UNIT CODE :
BSBCRT301

Unit description :

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to develop the habit of thinking in a more creative way through looking at things differently, musing, testing, experimenting and challenging existing thought patterns.
UNIT NAME
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

UNIT CODE
BSBXCS303

Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information

UNIT CODE :
BSBXCS303

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Securely manage personally identifiable information and workplace information

UNIT CODE
BSBXTW301

Work in a team

UNIT CODE :
BSBXTW301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as part of permanent or project based teams in a workplace within an industry.
UNIT NAME
Work in a team

UNIT CODE
ICTICT313

Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments

UNIT CODE :
ICTICT313

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Identify IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG302

Apply introductory programming techniques

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG302

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create simple applications through introductory programming techniques.
UNIT NAME
Apply introductory programming techniques

UNIT CODE
ICTSAS305

Provide ICT advice to clients

UNIT CODE :
ICTSAS305

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide information and communications technology (ICT) advice and support to clients, including the communication of comprehensive technical information.
UNIT NAME
Provide ICT advice to clients

Diploma of Information Technology

Diploma of Information Technology

UNIT CODE
BSBCRT512

Originate and develop concepts

UNIT CODE :
BSBCRT512

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level.
UNIT NAME
Originate and develop concepts

UNIT CODE
BSBXCS402

Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

UNIT CODE :
BSBXCS402

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote cyber security in a work area.
UNIT NAME
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

UNIT CODE
BSBXTW401

Lead and facilitate a team

UNIT CODE :
BSBXTW401

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry.
UNIT NAME
Lead and facilitate a team

UNIT CODE
ICTICT517

Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation

UNIT CODE :
ICTICT517

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation

UNIT CODE
ICTICT532

Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments

UNIT CODE :
ICTICT532

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments

UNIT CODE
ICTSAS527

Manage client problems

UNIT CODE :
ICTSAS527

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Manage client problems

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Certificate III in Information Technology

Certificate III in Information Technology

UNIT CODE
ICTCLD301

Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services

UNIT CODE :
ICTCLD301

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services

UNIT CODE
ICTNWK311

Install and test network protocols

UNIT CODE :
ICTNWK311

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Install and test network protocols

UNIT CODE
ICTSAS310

Install, configure, and secure a small office or home office network

UNIT CODE :
ICTSAS310

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Install, configure, and secure a small office or home office network

UNIT CODE
ICTWEB304

Build simple web pages

UNIT CODE :
ICTWEB304

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Build simple web pages

UNIT CODE
ICTWEB305

Produce digital images for the web

UNIT CODE :
ICTWEB305

Unit description :
UNIT NAME
Produce digital images for the web

UNIT CODE
ICTWEB431

Create and style simple markup language documents

UNIT CODE :
ICTWEB431

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Create and style simple markup language documents

Diploma of Information Technology

Diploma of Information Technology

UNIT CODE
ICTDBS506

Design databases

UNIT CODE :
ICTDBS506

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish client needs and technical requirements and to design a database that meets identified requirements.
UNIT NAME
Design databases

UNIT CODE
ICTDBS507

Integrate databases with websites

UNIT CODE :
ICTDBS507

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate a database with a website.
UNIT NAME
Integrate databases with websites

UNIT CODE
ICTICT523

Gather data to identify business requirements

UNIT CODE :
ICTICT523

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and document business requirements.
UNIT NAME
Gather data to identify business requirements

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG430

Apply introductory object-oriented language skills

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG430

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake introductory programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language including tool usage, documentation, debugging, and testing techniques.
UNIT NAME
Apply introductory object-oriented language skills

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG431

Apply query language in relational databases

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG431

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to retrieve and manipulate information stored in information systems using a query language.
UNIT NAME
Apply query language in relational databases

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG443

Apply intermediate programming skills in different languages

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG443

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out intermediate programming activities involving coding, debugging and testing of code, and creating applications using different programming languages.
UNIT NAME
Apply intermediate programming skills in different languages

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG534

Deploy applications to production environments

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG534

Unit description :
This unit describes the, skills and knowledge required to install, uninstall, and configure an application to a production environment.
UNIT NAME
Deploy applications to production environments

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG535

Build advanced user interfaces

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG535

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, build and test an advanced user interface (UI), including interaction techniques, rich controls, improved client-side validation, customisation and personalisation, graphics and multimedia.
UNIT NAME
Build advanced user interfaces

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG537

Implement security for applications

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG537

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement security for software applications, including code access security, security access control, cryptographic and secure, input and output handling.
UNIT NAME
Implement security for applications

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG547

Apply advanced programming skills in another language

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG547

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake advanced level programming tasks using another programming language. The language may be an object-oriented language.
UNIT NAME
Apply advanced programming skills in another language

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG549

Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG549

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake intermediate level programming tasks using an object-oriented programming language.
UNIT NAME
Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG553

Create and develop REST APIs

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG553

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Create and develop REST APIs

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG554

Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG554

Unit description :
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.
UNIT NAME
Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores

UNIT CODE
ICTPRG556

Implement and use a model view controller framework

UNIT CODE :
ICTPRG556

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a model view controller (MVC) framework within a development environment that creates and develops dynamic web architecture by convention in any language.
UNIT NAME
Implement and use a model view controller framework

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Bracken Ridge	On campus with some online	10 Jul 2023	18 months	Full time 3 days per week	International: $24,600 More Apply
Bracken Ridge On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY International: $24,600 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Loganlea	On campus with some online	10 Jul 2023	18 months	Full time 3 days per week	International: $24,600 More Apply
Loganlea On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 10 Jul 2023 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time 3 days per week The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY International: $24,600 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Bracken Ridge	On campus with some online	22 Jan 2024	18 months	Full time	International: $24,600 More Apply
Bracken Ridge On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY International: $24,600 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply
Loganlea	On campus with some online	22 Jan 2024	18 months	Full time	International: $24,600 More Apply
Loganlea On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 22 Jan 2024 The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. 18 months The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Full time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY International: $24,600 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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Get the internationally-recognised qualification you need to launch your career while enjoying the unique Australian landscape, culture, and lifestyle.

No matter where you are in your study journey, our team of international student support advisors can help you settle into life in Australia and provide support and assistance to help you throughout your studies.

As an international student you’ll study face-to-face in a classroom with other international and Australian students at one of our campus locations.

You will be expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements. The number of hours of personal study required is dependent on your existing knowledge, skills and language needs.

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Certificate III in Information Technology / Diploma of Information Technology (ICT30120 / ICT50220)

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Certificate III in Information Technology / Diploma of Information Technology

COURSE CODE: ICT30120 / ICT50220

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There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

International students
The following selection criteria requirements apply only to International students:

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - View a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. View more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.

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It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

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The advertised course cost and duration will be broken down as per the following:

Certificate III in Information Technology – 6 months in duration, cost - $7,400
Diploma of Information Technology – 1 year in duration, cost - $17,200

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

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University pathways

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International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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Advance your IT career with this high-level course and learn specialist skills that will qualify you to become an assistant software developer or systems administrator.

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Assistant Software Developer
Systems Administrator
Analyst Programmer

Part Time : 2 years

Next Start : 10 Jul 2023