Diploma of Applied Technologies
Our diploma of applied technologies has four specialisations, with two available to study this year in 2022: Cloud Technologies and Civil Infrastructure.
Cloud Technologies Specialisation:
Our Diploma of Applied Technologies – Cloud Technologies – Online delivery has been especially developed for:
This AWS cloud computing course involves a paid job at Amazon Web Services (AWS) working for three days per week, while studying part time two days per week to achieve this qualification. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical and hands on training with the AWS team as you help individuals and businesses maintain their computing infrastructures and applications in the Cloud.
Cloud computing is in high demand as it is an integral part of the daily operations for almost all businesses. Learning about the applications of cloud computing as well as having hands on experience will make you a valuable candidate for technology industry jobs – including at AWS as they will recruit high performers from this course.
This course is 100% online, allowing new entrants to the IT industry, those wanting to upskill or even career changers to work and study from anywhere. When you graduate, you’ll be able to exit into industry or move on to further study.
Limited places available.
Civil Infrastructure Specialisation:
Students work on a major project aligned to their business to find digital solutions to improve the processes and efficiency within their workplace.
Enrolments for this specialisation are currently closed.
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Duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
Cloud Technologies specialisation developed with industry partner AWS
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
Course structure
To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Applied Technologies students must successfully complete 100 credit points comprising
- 2 core units of study
- 6 units of study from one of the offered specialisations
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- 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, optimise 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.
Graduate skills
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
- Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent , such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification or
- 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
Our diploma of applied technologies has four specialisations, with two available to study this year in 2022: Cloud Technologies and Civil Infrastructure.
To apply for our Cloud Technologies Specialisation, please apply directly with Amazon Web Services. There are limited places available.
Applications for our Civil Infrastructure Specialisation are currently closed. Check back for updates regarding the next intake.
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