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Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)

CICA40505  059344M



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Fee*
1 Year/s (Note that this course is a prerequisite for entry into the Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) (ICA40505). The combined duration is two years.) Hawthorn (Term 1) A$12,950 (total for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This course is designed to provide students with the skills needed to work in the IT industry as programmers, analysts or designers. On completion students can also continue to both the Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development) and the Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development). The combined duration of the certificate and the diploma or dual diploma is two years.
 
Note: the Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) is not currently available to international students. 

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Graduates of this course will possess the ability to perform as a 'junior’ programmer, and demonstrate:
  • the skills necessary for working in a software development team on a small-scale project;
  • an understanding of the process of software development;
  • skills in requirements analysis, systems analysis and design;
  • skills in developing software in Java, VB.NET and PHP;
  • the communication and management skills required to manage small-scale projects successfully.

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To attain the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming), 21 units must be achieved: 17 core units and four elective units.

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Prerequisite Units (included in delivery)
BSBCMN106A  Follow workplace safety procedures
ICAD2012B  Design organisational documents using computing packages
ICAU2005B  Operate computer hardware
ICAU2231B  Use computer operating system
ICAW2001B  Work effectively in IT environment
ICAU1128B  Operate a personal computer
ICAU2006B  Operate computing packages
ICAU2013B  Integrate commercial computing packages
ICAW2002B  Communicate in the workplace

Compulsory Units
BSBCMN304A  Contribute to personal skill development and learning
ICAA4041B  Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs
ICAA4058B  Apply skills in object-oriented design
ICAA4233B  Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAB4075B  Use a library or preexisting components
ICAB4178B  Build a graphical user interface
ICAB4219B  Apply introductory object-oriented language skills
ICAB4222B  Apply introductory programming skills in another language
ICAB4225B  Automate processes
ICAB4229B  Apply intermediate programming skills in another language
ICAB4232B  Maintain open source code programs
ICAD4043B  Develop and present a feasibility report
ICAD4217B  Create technical documentation
ICAT4221B  Locate equipment, system and software faults
ICAT4242B  Perform unit test for a class
ICAW4214B  Maintain ethical conduct
PSPPM402B  Manage simple projects  
 
Electives Units
ICAB4135B  Create a simple mark-up language document to specification
ICAB4137B  Produce basic client side script for dynamic web pages
ICAB4171B  Develop cascading style sheets
CUFMEM07AZ  Apply principles of visual design and communication to the development of a media product

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Depending on the choice of electives, graduates could work in a number of 'junior' programming roles or support roles including analyst/programmer, applications analyst/engineer/programmer, digital programmer, games designer/programmer, software support engineer.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

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Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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