Prepare yourself for an IT career in programming and software development. Areas of study include advanced object-oriented Java programming, database and client-server programming with C# and MS SQL Server 2008, mobile phone game development and using PHP to develop dynamic web applications.

This course is delivered alongside the Advanced Diploma in IT (Knowledge Management), which provides skills for acquiring, analysing and distributing information and knowledge. You will examine advanced reporting with Crystal Reports, database warehousing with SQL Server 2008, business intelligence and decision support systems.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson, St Albans and Werribee
• 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:
  ICA50705
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• programmer
• database management
• analyst
• designer
  

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

Provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in programming and software development. A competent person could work as a specialist in the area of programming including the ICT and programming aspects of games development.

• Manage Project Quality

  Unit code

  BSBPM505A

• Prepare Disaster Recovery and Contingency Plans

  Unit code

  ICAA5056B

• Translate Business Needs Into Technical Requirements

  Unit code

  ICAA5158B

• Apply Intermediate Object-Oriented Language Skills

  Unit code

  ICAB5223B

• Apply Advanced Object-Oriented Language Skills

  Unit code

  ICAB5226B

• Apply Advanced Programming Skills in Another Language

  Unit code

  ICAB5227B

• Ensure Privacy for Users

  Unit code

  ICAS5202B

• Perform Integration Test

  Unit code

  ICAT5079B

• Manage Complex Projects

  Unit code

  PSPPM502B

• Validate Quality and Completeness of System Design Specifications

  Unit code

  ICAA5054C

• Gather Data to Identify Business Requirements

  Unit code

  ICAA5151B

• Build Using Rapid Application Development

  Unit code

  ICAB5068B

• Maintain Functionality of Legacy Code Programs

  Unit code

  ICAB5228B

• Maintain Custom Software

  Unit code

  ICAB5230B

• Match IT Needs With the Strategic Direction of the Enterprise

  Unit code

  ICAP5039B

• Establish and Maintain Client User Liaison

  Unit code

  ICAS5102B

• Perform Systems Test

  Unit code

  ICAT5081B

12-18 months full-time. Full-time, Part-time or Onshore international students

• TAFE: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent.
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent.
• International: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent.
• Mature: Successful completion of VCE/VCAL or equivalent.
• Other: Successful completion of the Diploma in Information Technology (General) ICA50105.