Take the next step in your web development career with this advanced course. Learn the art of designing, building and managing websites. Begin your coding career with a position as a web developer.
ICT50615 Diploma of Website Development
TAFE at School Students - Statement of Attainment of accredited units
Subsidised | $4,480 - $12,640 |
Concession | $3,420 - $11,600 |
Full fee | $7,960 - $16,140 |
JobTrainer | $140 |
International | $16,000 |
Set yourself apart with this diploma course that will give you the advanced skills required to become a web developer. According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there is very strong future job growth predicted for web developers. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who can communicate clearly, work well in a team, and have strong interpersonal skills.
This course will teach you how to create and maintain websites in cloud hosting environments, understand Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and create web based programs. Delve into emerging web technology trends and contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy within the information communications technology (ICT) environment. You'll also discover the keys to database integration for websites as well as how to incorporate frameworks in modelling data structures in code. Join a class that focuses on hands-on experiences with project-based challenges that simulate the workplace. You'll learn agile methodologies with a modern toolchain and acquire foundation skills that teach you full stack web development.
Successful completion of this course will enable you to continue on to further study or enter the workforce as a web developer.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBWHS501Ensure a safe workplaceUnit code: BSBWHS501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation's work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area, according to WHS legislative requirements. It takes a systems approach and addresses compliance with relevant legislative requirements. |
Ensure a safe workplace | |
ICTDBS504Integrate database with a websiteUnit code: ICTDBS504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure the database is integrated with a website. |
Integrate database with a website | |
ICTICT418Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environmentUnit code: ICTICT418 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. |
Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment | |
ICTICT515Verify client business requirementsUnit code: ICTICT515 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to deal with clients at a senior level, to identify their business requirements and verify the accuracy of the information gathered. |
Verify client business requirements | |
ICTWEB501Build a dynamic websiteUnit code: ICTWEB501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and design websites to meet technical requirements. |
Build a dynamic website | |
ICTWEB502Create dynamic web pagesUnit code: ICTWEB502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce both server and client-side content. |
Create dynamic web pages | |
ICTWEB503Create web-based programsUnit code: ICTWEB503 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop web applications. |
Create web-based programs | |
ICTWEB516Research and apply emerging web technology trendsUnit code: ICTWEB516 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to keep up-to-date and apply emerging web technologies. |
Research and apply emerging web technology trends |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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Greater Brisbane / Darling Downs and South West | ||
CUAGRD504Create and manipulate graphicsUnit code: CUAGRD504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create and manipulate graphics using a combination of creative design skills and technical software proficiency. |
Create and manipulate graphics | |
ICTICT502Develop detailed component specifications from project specificationsUnit code: ICTICT502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse requirements of the project specifications in order to produce a set of high-level component specifications. |
Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications | |
ICTICT517Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisationUnit code: ICTICT517 |
Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation | |
ICTNWK514Model preferred system solutionsUnit code: ICTNWK514 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to fit a physical model into the design phase of the methodology. |
Model preferred system solutions | |
ICTPRG425Use structured query languageUnit code: ICTPRG425 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a structured query language (SQL) to define, create, and manipulate database structures, and the associated data in a relational database. |
Use structured query language | |
ICTPRG504Deploy an application to a production environmentUnit code: ICTPRG504 Unit description: This unit describes the, skills and knowledge required to install, uninstall, and configure an application to a production environment. |
Deploy an application to a production environment | |
ICTPRG505Build advanced user interfaceUnit code: ICTPRG505 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. |
Build advanced user interface | |
ICTPRG507Implement security for applicationsUnit code: ICTPRG507 |
Implement security for applications | |
ICTPRG509Build using rapid application developmentUnit code: ICTPRG509 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to build using rapid application development (RAD) tools. |
Build using rapid application development | |
ICTTEN516Produce technical solutions from business specificationsUnit code: ICTTEN516 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compile and evaluate business specifications from a client and produce viable business solutions. |
Produce technical solutions from business specifications | |
ICTWEB505Develop complex web page layoutsUnit code: ICTWEB505 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and create a web page layout, to suit a range of devices and a variety of browsers, to industry standards. |
Develop complex web page layouts | |
ICTWEB506Develop complex cascading style sheetsUnit code: ICTWEB506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop complex cascading style sheets (CSS) that are attached to a markup language document. |
Develop complex cascading style sheets | |
Online | ||
ICTWEB506Develop complex cascading style sheetsUnit code: ICTWEB506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop complex cascading style sheets (CSS) that are attached to a markup language document. |
Develop complex cascading style sheets | |
ICTWEB505Develop complex web page layoutsUnit code: ICTWEB505 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and create a web page layout, to suit a range of devices and a variety of browsers, to industry standards. |
Develop complex web page layouts | |
ICTWEB508Develop website information architectureUnit code: ICTWEB508 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop information architecture for a complex website that meets current, and future, business requirements. |
Develop website information architecture | |
ICTDBS502Design a databaseUnit code: ICTDBS502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish client needs and technical requirements and to design a database that meets those requirements. |
Design a database | |
ICTDBS415Build a databaseUnit code: ICTDBS415 |
Build a database | |
ICTPRG425Use structured query languageUnit code: ICTPRG425 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use a structured query language (SQL) to define, create, and manipulate database structures, and the associated data in a relational database. |
Use structured query language | |
ICTWEB504Build a document using eXtensible markup languageUnit code: ICTWEB504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, and build, a valid extensible markup language (XML) document to suit a specified requirement. |
Build a document using eXtensible markup language | |
ICTWEB511Implement quality assurance process for websitesUnit code: ICTWEB511 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and conduct planned and systematic actions required to provide confidence that websites conform to relevant standards and fulfil client expectations. |
Implement quality assurance process for websites | |
ICTICT503Validate quality and completeness of system design specificationsUnit code: ICTICT503 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to check the system design specifications against outcomes and quality standards. |
Validate quality and completeness of system design specifications | |
ICTWEB507Customise a complex ICT content management systemUnit code: ICTWEB507 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create, and customise, an information and communications technology (ICT) content management system (CMS) powered website using an open source, to meet client requirements. |
Customise a complex ICT content management system | |
ICTSAS504Develop and conduct client acceptance testUnit code: ICTSAS504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct acceptance testing as part of the process whereby clients will determine whether to accept the system. |
Develop and conduct client acceptance test | |
ICTPMG504Prepare project specificationsUnit code: ICTPMG504 |
Prepare project specifications |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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South Bank | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Full time 3 days per week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Classroom | Full fee: $16,140 Subsidised: $12,640 Concession: $11,600 JobTrainer: $140 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more
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31 May 2021 | 12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 24 months | up to 2 units per intake | Full fee: $7,960 Subsidised: $4,480 Concession: $3,420 JobTrainer: $140 |
19 July 2021 | 12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 24 months | up to 2 units per intake | Full fee: $7,960 Subsidised: $4,480 Concession: $3,420 JobTrainer: $140 |
For most online courses study is structured into fixed intakes that have set durations of 12 weeks from the study commencement date. You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than 2 units of competency per intake or the units required to complete a cluster/stage.
As an international student at TAFE Queensland you'll gain hands-on experience in our modern classrooms, laboratories and workshops using state-of-the-art facilities and the same tools and equipment used in industry.
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.
Campus | START DATES
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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STUDY MODE
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South Bank | 12 July 2021 | 1 year | Full time | Classroom | International: $16,000 |
South Bank | 24 January 2022 | 1 year | Full time | Classroom | International: $16,000 |
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.
In addition to your scheduled class hours you will be expected to complete additional study in your own time.
The course cost indicated is for students on an international student visa. If you’re visiting Australia on a non-student visa (e.g. partner visa, working holiday, employer sponsor etc.) please contact us directly for the price applicable to you.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathwaysNo matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Western Union Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Western Union and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Domestic students:
It is highly recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge:
If you are unable to meet the above requirements it is recommended you complete Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology.
International students:
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:
Prior Information Technology experience or technical background is required for direct entry into the Diploma of Website Development and will be assessed at application stage.
Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.
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, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
As part of your studies you will be required to host various projects with a third party online hosting provider. You will be responsible for any costs associated with securing these services. Your teacher will provide further information and support, as required.
Online study
When studying online it is strongly recommended students follow the preferred order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete a cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.
TAFE at School
TAFE at School students complete 8 out of the 20 units required to complete this qualification.
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.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
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You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.
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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If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways