Overview
This self-paced, fully flexible, online ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development) will deliver the skills you need to design and develop rich, engaging websites and web applications for both mobile and desktop devices.
Career opportunities, include:
- Web Applications Developer
- Web Master
- UX and UI Designer
- Assistant Website Designer
- Assistant Website Developer
- Assistant Web Marketing Analyst
- Assistant Digital Media Developer
- Digital Media Designer/Developer
Pathways to further study:
- ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development)
- ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming)
- ICT60120 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Systems
Studying the Certificate IV in Information Technology at Holmesglen
The program is the ideal starting point to build your portfolio and get into the web development industry. You will be mentored by experienced developers who will help you build stunning modern web sites and prepare you for your future job as a Web Developer.
You’ll be trained in a number of in-demand technologies and skills such as:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript programming essentials
- DOM Manipulation with JavaScript
- API requests with JavaScript
- Web application development with JavaScript
- JSON
- GIT
- User Interface & User Experience Design
- Responsive Design
- Bootstrap
- MySQL, PHP & WordPress.
- Deployment & Cyber Security
You will learn to create rich, fast and efficient accessible websites. Also the skills learned in Bootstrap will help you design and develop responsive, accessible, and mobile-ready websites.
Course structure
The program content material is in the form of online step-by-step video telecasts/screencasts with practical self-paced exercises to test learning outcomes. The learning material is accessible through our online Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace. Learners are also encouraged to engage with other learners and teachers in the discussion forum where they can post their queries and work in progress for peer feedback through Brightspace. Also they can submit their work in progress within Brightspace for feedback from their teacher/assessor.
You are expected to allocate between 12 to 15 hours per week for study. You are also encouraged to attend the weekly scheduled whole day Open Computer Laboratories as well as the WebEx sessions twice per week. In addition, learners will have access to online video libraries from Lynda.com. Teachers are also available via phone, email or WebEx.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| ICTWEB431 |
Create and style simple markup language documents |
| ICTWEB452 |
Create a markup language document |
| ICTWEB433 |
Confirm accessibility of websites |
| ICTWEB432 |
Design website layouts |
| ICTWEB443 |
Implement search engine optimisations |
| ICTWEB450 |
Evaluate and select a web hosting service |
| ICTWEB444 |
Create responsive website layouts |
| ICTPRG302 |
Apply introductory programming techniques |
| ICTPRG437 |
Build a user interface |
| ICTWEB441 |
Produce basic client-side script |
| ICTWEB527 |
Research and apply emerging web technology trends |
| ICTPRG554 |
Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores |
| ICTWEB430 |
Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages |
| ICTWEB434 |
Transfer content to websites |
| ICTICT451 |
Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTICT443 |
Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| BSBXCS404 |
Contribute to cyber security risk management |
| ICTSAS432 |
Identify and resolve client ICT problems |
| ICTICT426 |
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices |
| BSBCRT404 |
Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| ICTWEB431 | Create and style simple markup language documents |
| ICTWEB452 | Create a markup language document |
| ICTWEB433 | Confirm accessibility of websites |
| ICTWEB432 | Design website layouts |
| ICTWEB443 | Implement search engine optimisations |
| ICTWEB450 | Evaluate and select a web hosting service |
| ICTWEB444 | Create responsive website layouts |
| ICTPRG302 | Apply introductory programming techniques |
| ICTPRG437 | Build a user interface |
| ICTWEB441 | Produce basic client-side script |
| ICTWEB527 | Research and apply emerging web technology trends |
| ICTPRG554 | Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores |
| ICTWEB430 | Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages |
| ICTWEB434 | Transfer content to websites |
| ICTICT451 | Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments |
| ICTICT443 | Work collaboratively in the ICT industry |
| BSBXCS404 | Contribute to cyber security risk management |
| ICTSAS432 | Identify and resolve client ICT problems |
| ICTICT426 | Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices |
| BSBCRT404 | Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
Holmesglen does require applicants to have the ability to:
- turn on a computer
- use a mouse and keyboard
- open and close a software application
- conduct a search in a web browser
- save a file, and locate a saved file
- download and install software applications
Learners digital and computer skills are determined and confirmed during the Pre Training Review interview and BKSB results.
A Mac or PC computer or laptop with the following minimum specification:
- Quad Core CPU
- 8GB of RAM
- 200GB of Storage
- 2 Ghz or faster processor
- operating system: Windows 10
- PC Monitor 24" (dual monitor optional but preferred)
- head set microphone (webcam optional but preferred)
- access to internet connection (ADSL or cable connection desirable)
- purchase web hosting space and domain name minimum of 6 months
- bracket
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Visual Studio
- Microsoft Word
- Google Chrome – recommended web browser
- USB/Harddrive (minimum 8gb) or google drive/dropbox account for storage
Prior to enrolment you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and attend a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
Upon completion, you will receive the ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development) qualification.
How to apply
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Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Full Fee | $9,063.00 | |
| Government subsidised | $3,505.50 | |
| Concession | $701.10 | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
|
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| Materials fee | $0.00 | |
| Activities fee | $0.00 | |
Additional costs may also apply for course consumables and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses.
To view the additional costs that may apply to your course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.