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Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming)


 National Code: ICT50220
 TAFE SA Code: TP01268

Study pathway: Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) (ICT40120)
2025 start

Description

Gain advanced knowledge and valuable experience in an industry- standard learning environment with the latest technology. This nationally recognised course will enable you to enhance your programming skills and advance your IT career.

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12 months 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Online

801130

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
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Online

801390

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Full Time
 
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Virtual Classroom

801029

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
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Virtual Classroom

801129

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
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Adelaide City

801312

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Entry Recommendations
If you do not have relevant qualifications or industry experience, you will be enrolled into a Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) before starting this course.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Full time study is around 20 hours of class time a week with 15 to 20 hours of self directed study. Part time study time depends on the units selected.

Industry Conditions and Skills
If you are studying online, you will need a webcam and the hardware to run the class resources. We recommend the following as the minimum needed; Intel i5 CPU or equivalent AMD, 16GB of RAM, 1Tb SSD, internet access, webcam, headset with microphone.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs

  • $300.00 (approximate) for 1TB SSD portable hard drive, webcam, and headset with microphone.
  • access to a computer and a good internet connection as you will be using virtual machines for learning activities and assessments.
  • Virtual machines are obtained from your campus or the internet.
  • Virtual machine file sizes vary but are generally above 20GB.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$3,275
$6,550
Concession
$2,537
$5,073
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$4,260
$8,520

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    VET Student Loan

    This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Career opportunities include analyst programmer support, programming developer, software applications programmer, software developer, database support programmer, web support programmer.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

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    Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) (ICT40120)
    This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in a wide range of general information and communications technology (ICT) technologies and practices in different organisational contexts. The focus of the course is on programming. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 7 core units and 13 elective units.

    Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming) (ICT50220)
    This course covers the skills and knowledge to be competent in programming and software development. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 6 core units and 14 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments 40
    Lead and facilitate a team 50
    Manage client problems 20
    Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation 50
    Originate and develop concepts 30
    Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices 40

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply advanced programming skills in another language 80
    Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills 60
    Apply introductory object-oriented language skills 60
    Apply skills in object-oriented design 40
    Build advanced user interfaces 60
    Create and develop REST APIs 60
    Create cloud computing services 60
    Create dynamic web pages 40
    Design application architecture 40
    Design databases 50
    Develop technical requirements for business solutions 30
    Implement and use a model view controller framework 70
    Integrate databases with websites 25
    Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores 80

  • Credit Transfer

    Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses. Below are the Credit Transfer details for this course. View all TAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements

    University University Course Details
    Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity)
    Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)
    Bachelor of Information Technology
    Bachelor of Information Technology (Games & Entertainment Design)
    Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)

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