Certificate IV in Information Technology - Programming
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
Learn the foundational skills required for entry into the ICT industry. When you specialise in programming, you’ll gain skills in software analysis and design, database design and project management to effectively develop mobile, desktop and cloud-based applications.
This course is in transition
The course code, title, units and content could be updated in the future. You'll receive further information on our website, upon enrolment and/or during the course of your studies. To discuss your study options now, contact us.
Duration
1 year full-time on campus (commencing March) or equivalent part-time. Mid-year option is an entry level course designed to facilitate passage into the Diploma of Programming in the following year.
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time (day)
VTAC course codes
- 3400277184
Programming (fee type determined by provider) - 3400211354
Web design and development (fee type determined by provider)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
This challenging course will guide students in obtaining and refining those skills. Students will obtain intermediate skills in C#, SQL, XML, HTML, JSON and JavaScript, utilising these within popular frameworks such as ASP.NET, React and Node.js. Also required is proper use version control, project collaboration and software design tools. Students will develop knowledge and skills primarily by participating in a mixture of individual and group based training activities, with an expectation that they will be highly engaged and productive. Some online learning will also be required.
Course structure
Units of study
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices (BSBSUS401)
Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes (BSBWHS304)
Work and communicate effectively in an ICT environment (ICTICT202)
Determine and confirm client business requirements (ICTICT401)
Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment (ICTICT418)
Elective units
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
Graduate skills
Graduates of this course will have the required skills for entry to the Diploma of Programming. They will also be able to apply a wide range of knowledge and skills in basic applications development.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Entry requirements
Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059