Get the information technology skills for a career in the IT industry. You will learn how to design databases, and use Dreamweaver and PHP to connect to MySQL databases, write computer programs in Java and schedule ICT development using Microsoft Project.

You will also study towards vendor certifications offered by our partners: CISCO (CCENT Discovery) and ITIL (Foundation v3). Further studies within the same timeframe will allow you the opportunity to complete the Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development).

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, St Albans, Werribee, City Flinders, Industry and Off-shore
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Information Technology and Creative Industries
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  ICA50105
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• computer and network support
• website development
• database management
• programming

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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• Manage Project Quality

  Unit code

  BSBPMG505A

• Prepare Disaster Recovery and Contingency Plans

  Unit code

  ICAA5056B

• Translate Business Needs Into Technical Requirements

  Unit code

  ICAA5158B

• Match IT Needs With the Strategic Direction of the Enterprise

  Unit code

  ICAP5039B

• Ensure Privacy for Users

  Unit code

  ICAS5202B

• Manage Complex Projects

  Unit code

  PSPPM502B

• Validate Quality and Completeness of System Design Specifications

  Unit code

  ICAA5054C

• Determine Acceptable Developers for Projects

  Unit code

  ICAA5138B

• Identify New Technology Models for Business

  Unit code

  ICAA5148B

• Gather Data to Identify Business Requirements

  Unit code

  ICAA5151B

• Evaluate and Negotiate Vendor Offerings

  Unit code

  ICAI5088B

• Implement Risk Management Processes

  Unit code

  ICAI5152B

• Review and Manage Delivery of Maintenance Services

  Unit code

  ICAS5111B

• Ensure Team Effectiveness

  Unit code

  BSBFLM512A

• Implement Process Re-Engineering Strategies in an Organisation

  Unit code

  ICAA5143C

• Monitor and Improve Knowledge Management System

  Unit code

  ICAI5216B

• Determine Appropriate IT Strategies and Solutions

  Unit code

  ICAP5036B

• Develop and Conduct Client Acceptance Test

  Unit code

  ICAT5083B

• Build a Document Using Extensible Mark Up Language

  Unit code

  ICAB5161B

• Update and Document Operational Procedures

  Unit code

  ICAD5092B

• Analyse Information and Assign Meta Tags

  Unit code

  ICAD5210B

• Establish and Maintain Client User Liaison

  Unit code

  ICAS5102B

• Establish and Maintain Client User Liaison During Support Activity

  Unit code

  ICAS5103B

• Coordinate Change Requests

  Unit code

  ICAS5105B

• Evaluate Vendor Products and Equipment

  Unit code

  ICAA5150C

• Build and Configure a Server

  Unit code

  ICAB5160C

• Acquire System Components

  Unit code

  ICAI5087B

• Determine Maintenance Strategy

  Unit code

  ICAS5104B

• Identify Best-Fit Topology for a Wide Area Network

  Unit code

  ICAA5145B

• Build a Security Shield for a Network

  Unit code

  ICAB5159C

• Install and Configure a Single-Segment Local Area Network Switch

  Unit code

  ICAI5173B

• Install and Configure Router

  Unit code

  ICAI5176C

• Perform Data Conversion

  Unit code

  ICAB5062B

• Intermediate Prog Skills in Another Language

  Unit code

  ICAB4229B

• Maintain Functionality of Legacy Code Programs

  Unit code

  ICAB5228B

• Maintain Custom Software

  Unit code

  ICAB5230B

• Perform Unit Test for a Class

  Unit code

  ICAT4242B

• Perform Integration Test

  Unit code

  ICAT5079B

• Develop and Implement Designs for Animation

  Unit code

  CUFANM01A

• Originate and Develop the Concept

  Unit code

  CUFRAD01A

• Write an Interactive Sequence for Multimedia

  Unit code

  CUFWRT07A

• Design and Develop Dynamic Websites to Meet Technical Requirements

  Unit code

  ICAA5141C

• Create Dynamic Pages

  Unit code

  ICAB5165B

• Build Java Applets

  Unit code

  ICAB5177B

• Integrate Database With a Website

  Unit code

  ICAB5180C

• Evaluate and Select a Web Hosting Service

  Unit code

  ICAS5203B

• Use Site Server Tools for Transaction Management

  Unit code

  ICAU5208B

• Model Preferred System Solutions

  Unit code

  ICAA5046B

• Develop High Level Object Oriented Class Specifications

  Unit code

  ICAA5049B

• Develop Detailed Component Specifications From Project Specifications

  Unit code

  ICAA5050B

• Determine Suitability of Database Functionality and Scalability

  Unit code

  ICAA5147B

• Manage E-Business Outsourcing

  Unit code

  BSBEBUS510A

• Implement a Knowledge Management Strategy for an E-Business

  Unit code

  BSBEBUS511A

• Manage People

  Unit code

  BSBFLM514A

• Manage Project Risk

  Unit code

  BSBPM508A

• Implement New Technologies for Business

  Unit code

  BSBEBUS505A

• Evaluate Vendor Products and Equipment

  Unit code

  ICAA5150C

• Plan Process Re Engineering Strategies for Business

  Unit code

  ICAP5155B

• Implement Process Re-Engineering Strategies in an Organisation

  Unit code

  ICAA5143C

• Relate to Clients on a Business Level

  Unit code

  ICAW4027B

• Determine / Apply Appropriate Development Methodologies

  Unit code

  ICAA4233B

• Manage E-Business Outsourcing

  Unit code

  BSBEBUS510A

• Facilitate Continuous Improvement

  Unit code

  BSBFLM509B

• Undertake Capacity Planning

  Unit code

  ICAS4116B

• Produce Network Architecture Design

  Unit code

  ICAA5045C

• Manage Network Security

  Unit code

  ICAS5123C

• Design a Server

  Unit code

  ICAA5140C

• Install, Configure and Test a Payment Gateway

  Unit code

  ICAB5162B

• Monitor and Administer System Security

  Unit code

  ICAS4119B

• Install and Configure a Network

  Unit code

  ICAI4097C

• Configure an Internet Gateway

  Unit code

  ICAS5192B

• Use Structured Query Language to Create Database Structures and Manipulate Data

  Unit code

  ICAB4136B

• Develop Configuration Management Protocols

  Unit code

  ICAA5048B

• Prepare for the Build Phase

  Unit code

  ICAB5065B

• Coordinate the Build Phase

  Unit code

  ICAB5066B

• Develop Integration Blueprint

  Unit code

  ICAB5072B

• Build Decks Using Wireless Mark Up Language

  Unit code

  ICAB5179B

• Apply Intermediate Object-Oriented Language Skills

  Unit code

  ICAB5223B

• Perform Systems Test

  Unit code

  ICAT5081B

• Automate Processes

  Unit code

  ICAB4225B

• Intro Prog Skills in Another Language

  Unit code

  ICAB4222B

• Develop Website Information Architecture

  Unit code

  ICAA5146B

• Manage Business Websites and Servers

  Unit code

  ICAS5199B

• Incorporate Text Into Multimedia Presentations

  Unit code

  ICPMM41CA

• Incorporate 2D Graphics Into Multimedia Presentations

  Unit code

  ICPMM42CA

• Incorporate Digital Photography Into Multimedia Presentations

  Unit code

  ICPMM43CA

• Prepare Multimedia for Different Platforms

  Unit code

  ICPMM61DA

• Design a Website to Meet Technical Requirements

  Unit code

  ICAA4142C

• Create a Simple Mark Up Language Document to Specification

  Unit code

  ICAB4135B

• Produce Basic Client Side Script for Dynamic Web Pages

  Unit code

  ICAB4137B

• Create Dynamic Pages

  Unit code

  ICAB5165B

• Apply Principles of Visual Design and Communication to the Development of a Multimedia Product

  Unit code

  CUFMEM07A

• Create 2D Digital Animations

  Unit code

  CUFANM301A

• Design a Database

  Unit code

  ICAA5139B

• Model Data Objects

  Unit code

  ICAA5153B

• Model Data Processes

  Unit code

  ICAA5154B

• Build a Database

  Unit code

  ICAB4170B

12-18 months full time study.

• TAFE: Successful completion of the Certificate III in Information Technology (ICA30105) or successful completion of VCE or be of mature age to apply and; prerequisite knowledge and skills equivalent to the following units as they contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above
• Year 12: Successful completion of the Certificate III in Information Technology (ICA30105) or successful completion of VCE or be of mature age to apply and; prerequisite knowledge and skills equivalent to the following units as they contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above
• International: Successful completion of the Certificate III in Information Technology (ICA30105) or successful completion of VCE or be of mature age to apply and; prerequisite knowledge and skills equivalent to the following units as they contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above
• Mature: Successful completion of the Certificate III in Information Technology (ICA30105) or successful completion of VCE or be of mature age to apply and; prerequisite knowledge and skills equivalent to the following units as they contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above