This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are job ready and competent in a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) roles and apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using problem solving skills and effective communication with others.
Total number of units = 20, 7 core units plus 13 elective units.
Students may choose between the following three majors:
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | 18 years and above |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Completed a minimum of Year 12. Must complete lower level qualification prior to entry into the higher level qualification. For example: Students need to complete the diploma qualification prior to commencement of the Advanced Diploma qualification. Where a candidate has completed a Certificate II, III, IV, or Diploma, it is advised that they do provide verified copies of it, at the time of application for recognition purposes |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| English Language Requirements | An overall IELTS band 5.5 or equivalent and above |
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Create basic databases | Elective | |
| Create technical documentation | Elective | |
| Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment | Core | |
| Maintain open-source code programs | Elective | |
| Apply query language | Core | |
| Develop data-driven applications | Core | |
| Test applications | Core | |
| Automate processes | Core | |
| Write script for software applications | Elective | |
| Build a user interface | Core | |
| Apply introductory programming skills in another language | Core | |
| Apply skills in object-oriented design | Core | |
| Apply intermediate programming skills in another language | Elective | |
| Analyse software requirements | Core | |
| Use regular expressions in programming languages | Elective | |
| Apply introductory object oriented language skills | Core | |
| Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills | Elective | |
| Develop and present feasibility reports | Elective |