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 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
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) 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 cyber security, programming, networking or web design.
Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming)
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 ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming). It is the perfect course to help you achieve your aim. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to develop advanced Apps, Internet of Things, Big Data, database design, Cloud Applications Development, and cyber awareness using a variety of programming software and platforms such as PHP, Python and C#. You'll also be developing advanced programming skills with Cloud/mobile devices as this has been identified as a growth area by industry.
You will use current industry standards and emerging technology as you conduct LiveWorks projects with industry partners.
You'll be able to utilise project management techniques and develop advanced soft skills such as communication with clients through teamwork to align the end product with business needs. Independent thinking and problem-solving skills developed within your studies at Certificate IV level are further enhanced with real life client projects.
Our IT graduates are confident, job ready and sought after by industry because of the specific skills gained during their study at North Metropolitan TAFE and many find 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.
Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development)
Websites are a crucial aspect of any organisation across all industries and the need for talented and skilled developers is high
This course focuses on the back end development of websites including database design, cloud application development, information architecture, big data, machine learning and web app development. You will have the opportunity to work on real life client projects.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 ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development) covers the whole life cycle for commercially ready websites and gives you the opportunity to work on live projects. At this level you develop skills that mean you are industry ready, from conception, liaising with clients, database design, cloud application development, information architecture, big data, machine learning and web app development. You'll be able to utilise project management techniques and develop advanced soft skills such as communication with clients through teamwork 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.
Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development)
Websites are a crucial aspect of any organisation across all industries and the need for talented and skilled developers is high
. This course focuses on the front end development of websites.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 ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development) course covers the whole life cycle for commercially ready websites and gives you the opportunity to work 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.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (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.
Our ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) is the foundation and core development structure that leads into our Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming). Essential concepts covered include Internet of Things (IoT), Data driven Apps and Mobile App 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.
Certificate III in Information Technology (Web Development)
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 ICT30120 Certificate III in Information 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
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development)
Help businesses and organisations reach their target audience
This course covers the 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 ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development) covers essential concepts including front end and back end development, and leads into our Diploma of Web 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.
You will use the the latest industry standard HTML5, CSS3, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript using a range of development tools.