Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development)
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.
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.
This course will not be offered in 2022. You might be interested in our Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming), or you can study this course in 2023. To discuss your study options, contact us.
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Duration
6 months
Intakes
Hawthorn (March) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time (evening),
- Part-time (weekend)
VTAC course codes
- 3400277394
Gaming Development (fee type determined by provider) - 3400277074
Networking (fee type determined by provider) - 3400277184
Programming (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 2022* |
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| Course fee options | Full course fee | Skills First Government-subsidised place | Concession rate |
| Total Cost (GST Free) | $10,300 | $4,800 | $960 |
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 2022 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.
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.
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.
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.