Associate Degree of Applied Technologies - Cloud Technologies
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
Learn about Cloud Technologies and focus on utilising a cloud platform to undertake a wide range of tasks including: building cloud infrastructures and emerging architecture on Amazon Web Services (AWS), programming languages and practices, data management, analysis and data visualisation with Tableau and other industry tools.
Get hands-on experience applying these skills in real-world projects with Amazon Web Services and other industry partners.
Did you know? This is a government subsidised short course as part of the Job-ready Graduates Package. You may be able to access a Commonwealth Supported Place.
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Duration
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
VTAC course codes
- 3400211761
Cloud Technologies (CSP) - 3400211411
Advanced Manufacturing (CSP) - 3400211731
Building Information Modelling (CSP)
Australia's First Cloud Degree endorsed by AWS Educate
The AWS Educate Cloud Degree Program is a collaboration between AWS Educate, employers, and Swinburne to prepare students for in-demand careers in cloud computing by aligning academic programs to entry-level job requirements. With a focus on real-world, applied learning experiences, AWS Educate offers learners access to self-paced content designed to introduce cloud computing technologies driving innovation in fields such as artificial intelligence, voice and facial recognition, gaming, medical advancements, and more.
Australian First Cloud Innovation Centre
The Swinburne Data for Social Good Cloud Innovation Centre, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the first-of-its-kind in the Southern Hemisphere and is part of a long-term collaboration between Swinburne and AWS. Students will undertake a Cloud Innovation Centre Challenge as part of the Associate Degree of Applied Technologies, ensuring students apply the skills and learning to real-world challenges.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
The volume of learning of the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies is typically 2 years.
The course may include workplace learning in addition to coursework requirements.
- 3 core units of study (37.5 cps)
- 1 specialisation consisting of 12 or 13 units of study (162.5 cps)
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
Graduate skills
- Demonstrate within a broad range of engineering or digital technology contexts the capacity to plan and manage an optimised information flow from ideation to end-of-use utilising product lifecycle management processes
- Research, design and solve problems in engineering or digital technology applications utilising a range of emerging digital technology skills and knowledge.
- Apply a range of engineering, scientific, mathematical and statistical principles to analyse, design, optimize and commission an Industry 4.0 system solution using a range of software tools.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct, professional accountability and self-management and an awareness of social and environmental impacts of Industry 4.0 practices.
- Within the context of Industry 4.0, implement an innovative, collaborative and entrepreneurial approach to the development of an engineering or digital technology product.
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
Students who participate in a six- or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.
| 2023 rate* | Estimated total cost of the course | Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time* | Amenities fee per year if studying full-time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) |
$16,602 | $8,301 | See how your SSAF is calculated |
How do I pay my fees?
HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.
Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
One of:
- Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent , such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification.
- Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification or International Equivalent (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and/or higher qualification).
- Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and upon completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent
- VCE Units 3 and 4: a minimum study score of 20 in any Mathematics or equivalent
- Applicants may need to attend an interview with Swinburne staff. Depending on chosen specialisation, the interview may involve selected industry partners.
How to apply
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE