Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development)

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Creativity and technology intersect in Swinburne’s Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development). It’s the ideal introduction to your future ambitions of a career in front end website development.

Through studying the core features of what makes a website sing across desktop and mobile platforms, you’ll be able to apply your newfound skills and know-how adeptly and confidently. Build your design and development knowledge in programming, user experience (UX), user interface (UI), prototyping, wireframes mock-ups, and search engine optimisation (SEO). And explore mobile first HTML5, CSS3, CSS frameworks, JavaScript, and JS frameworks.

Upon completion, you’ll be qualified to transition to further education (such as Swinburne’s Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development)) or bring your skills to bear as a web designer, UI and UX designer, front end developer or digital content creator, to name a few.

Information sessions

Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.

Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.

Duration

6 months

Study mode

Full-time

VTAC course codes

3400277394
Gaming Development (fee type determined by provider)
3400277184
Programming (fee type determined by provider)
3400211354
Web 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 creative course is focused on students establish skills in website front end design and development. Students will gain fundamental studies in web design, web programming, user experience design concepts, user interface creation, web design prototyping by creating wireframes and mock-ups. Students will also explore mobile first HTML5, CSS3, CSS frameworks, JavaScript, and JS frameworks, and search engine optimisation.

Course structure

Total of 20 units, comprising 7 core units, plus 13 elective units.

Units of study

Core Units:

Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes (BSBCRT404)

Contribute to cyber security risk management (BSBXCS404)

Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices (ICTICT426)

Work collaboratively in the ICT industry (ICTICT443)

Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments (ICTICT451)

Apply introductory programming techniques (ICTPRG302)

Identify and resolve client ICT problems (ICTSAS432)

Elective Units:

Build basic website using development software and ICT tools (ICTWEB447)

Create a markup language document (ICTWEB452)

Transfer content to websites (ICTWEB434)

Evaluate and select a web hosting service (ICTWEB450)

Confirm accessibility of websites (ICTWEB433)

Implement search engine optimisations (ICTWEB443)

Create and style simple markup language documents (ICTWEB431)

Produce and edit digital images (ICTDMT406)

Create visual design components for digital media (ICTDMT404)

Design website layouts (ICTWEB432)

Design user interfaces (CUADIG412)

Create user interfaces (CUADIG413)

Author interactive media (CUADIG401)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Web designer

UI design

UX designer

Front end developer

Digital content creator

Social media strategies

Aims and objectives

To provide students with the skills and knowledge in the front end design and development of web sites. To enable students to be confident in the processes of UI design, UX, project management, and the research and problem solving required to code complex websites either as independent front end specialists or as part of a team. The aim is also to enable students to gain the skills to continue to higher education courses.

Graduate skills

Web design

UI designer

UX design

Front end development

Digital content creator

The Swinburne experience

- Why choose Swinburne and work placements.

Work Integrated Learning

6 months

Course fees and requirements

- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development) Estimated course fees for 2023*
Total Cost (GST Free)	$11,030	$5,140	$1,028

Estimated course fees for 2023*

Course fee options

Full course fee

Skills First Government-subsidised place

Concession rate

Total Cost (GST Free)

$11,030

$5,140

$1,028

Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

Concession rates for vocational students
You may be entitled to apply for a fee concession if you meet the eligibility criteria.

The eligibility criteria are set by the Victorian Government and assessed by Swinburne in accordance with government directives, which are subject to change at any time.

Find out if you're eligible for a fee concession here.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.

Indicative nominal course hours: 940.

Entry requirements

Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.

Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.