North Metropolitan TAFE’s website design and software development qualifications are constantly updated in consultation with industry to keep up with this essential component of almost every business.
Our courses will give you the skills you need to design and construct web pages, create the look and feel of a website, and build fully accessible sites for various mobile devices, such as tablets and mobile phones. You will learn the latest techniques and trends in the industry and have the opportunity to work with real clients on real projects, allowing you to build your portfolio and giving you the best chance of employment after graduation.
Course list
Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology
Start you ICT career in programming, networking or technical support
This course will give you foundation skills in supporting information technology activities in the workplace. Our three campuses offer different groups of electives so you have the opportunity to focus on the ICT field of most interest to you. With further study you may follow a career pathway into areas including CyberSecurity, Programming, Networking or Web Design.Gain a broad range of ICT skills that reflect current industry trends and practices
This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to support information technology activities in the workplace across a range of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)Â areas, including Programming, Networking and Technical Support.
At North Metropolitan TAFE you will have the opportunity to focus on the ICT field of most interest to you with the different electives offered at the three campuses where we deliver this course.
This Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology gives you the foundation skills to begin a career in ICT with further study at North Metropolitan TAFE. You may follow a career pathway into the ICT industry in areas including CyberSecurity, Programming, Networking or Web Design.
Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology (Web Technologies)
A 21st century digital media career
This course will give you the fundamentals of programming and web development including web design and business focused application development. You can gain valuable industry Cisco and Microsoft certifications. At Joondalup we offer you the opportunity to complete a dual qualification .Are you looking for a 21st Century Digital Media Career?
When you complete this qualification you will have the fundamentals of programming and web development with key subjects specialising in web design and business focused application development.
Pathways into our Certificate IV and Diploma level courses progress you into a career as a Web Developer, Mobile App Developer or an Applications Programmer.
North Metro TAFE is an authorised Cisco Academy, and Microsoft Imagine Academy; you can also gain valuable industry Cisco and Microsoft certifications. You will gain these certifications at no extra cost to you
In addition at our Joondalup campus we offer you the opportunity to gain a dual qualification during your study. You can complete this qualification and the ICT30118 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology (Network Administration), talk to staff when you enrol.
Benefits of the dual qualification include:
- Broadening your employment opportunities within the IT sector
- Furthering your skills to qualify you for a range of higher level qualifications
- Only need to enrol in one extra cluster of units to do the combined course
Please note
Joondalup delivers in both Semester 1 & Semester 2.
Northbridge only delivers in Semester 2.
Certificate IV in Programming
Get the competitive edge to advance your programming career
The Certificate IV in Programming will give you skills in C#, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and ASP. You'll delve into websites, scripting and database design, as well as programming for mobile applications and games development.Join the top priority IT industry and take on a crucial role in IT programming
Study this course and you'll gain skills in basic and intermediate programming by using at least two different programming languages.
Programming is a crucial part of IT and is constantly innovating and evolving. Completing our Certificate IV in Programming will open the door into this in-demand industry.
The experience you will gain in C#, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and ASP will give you the competitive edge to advance your career and further study options. You'll delve into websites, scripting and database design as well as be exposed to advanced programming skills for mobile applications and games development.
Diploma of Software Development
Boost your career in software development and programming
This course will further develop the skills gained from completing the Certificate IV in Programming. You will learn to develop advanced apps and explore data modelling, web programming, software testing and debugging systems.To infinity and beyond - this course could give you the perfect pathway to a successful career in IT
Boost your career in software development and programming with the Diploma of Software Development. It is the perfect course to help you achieve your aim. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to develop advanced apps using a variety of programming software and platforms such as Unity, Java, Python and C#. You will also advance your programming skills for emerging technologies depending on the campus you want to study at:
- Northbridge - Cloud / Mobile, Unity, Xamarin, Android/IOS App Development
- Joondalup - Cloud / Mobile, Unity, Virtual and Augmented Reality Development
During your course, you will continue to increase your skill level you achieved by completing Certificate IV in Programming. You will use current industry standards and emerging technology as you conduct LiveWorks Projects with industry partners.
New students who have not studied the course that precedes this qualification should contact the area to ensure they apply for the correct level of study.
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Web Development for Small Business Owners Skill Set
As a small business owner in the 21st century you have the potential to reach more clients through an effective web presence
This skillset is targeted at small business owners setting up their own online store or presence post COVID-19 or people looking at changing careers into the Web Development space.As a small business owner in the 21st century you have the potential to reach more clients through an effective web presence
This skillset is targeted at small business owners setting up their own online store or presence post COVID-19. It also acts as an entry for people looking at changing careers into the Web Development space.
North Metropolitan TAFE's web development lecturing staff have strong industry networks and partners which ensures that the training we deliver remains relevant and up to date.Â
Skills you will gain:
- Entry level skills in html
- Entry level CSS skills
- Digital/social media skills
Successful completion of this skill set will equip you to design, build, manage and administer simple websites using current technologies and web applications.
Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies
Help businesses and organisations reach their target audience
This course covers both the design and technical development of a website. You will gain skills in digital graphics and be exposed to a variety of technologies including HTML5, CSS3, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript.Enter the vast world of website design and development
Most businesses and organisations have an online presence and websites have become an essential part of any organisation looking to reach out to its target audience.
Upon completion of this qualification you'll be able to be involved in both the design and technical development of a website, designing and constructing web pages and creating the look and feel of the site. With your qualification you could find a career as an in-house designer or work in a design studio.
Our Certificate IV in Website Technologies is the foundation and core development structure that leads into our Diploma of Web Development. Essential concepts covered include Front-end and Back-end development. You'll be encouraged to develop the independent thinking and problem solving skills needed for communicating and working with clients in the Diploma course.
Technologies taught include the latest industry standard HTML5, CSS3, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript using a range of development tools.
Diploma of Website Development
The need for talented and skilled web developers is high
This diploma covers the whole life cycle for commercially ready websites, from conception ideas to testing and training users. You will work on live projects and be industry ready on completion of this course. It's not unusual for students to have employment by the time they graduate.Build a career working with the world of the web
Websites are a crucial aspect of any organisation across all industries. The need for talented and skilled developers is high, so once you've completed your qualification in website development, your options are endless.
The Diploma of Web Development covers the whole life cycle for commercially ready websites by working on live projects. At this level you develop skills that mean you are industry ready, from conception, liaising with clients, documentation, graphics, coding, testing to training of users. You'll be able to utilise project management techniques and develop advanced soft skills such as communication with clients through team work to produce the end product aligned with business needs. Independent thinking and problem solving skills developed within your Certificate IV course are further enhanced with real life client projects.
Our graduates are confident, job ready and sought after by industry because of the specific skills they have gained at North Metropolitan TAFE. Many have employment by the time they graduate.
New students who have not studied the course that precedes this qualification should contact the area to ensure they apply for the correct level of study.