Diploma Of Software Development

Establish yourself as a software development professional

Course code

ICT50718

On campus

Dandenong, Frankston, Berwick

Online

Not available Online

International

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Length

Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 12 months.

Start dates

13 July 2020 (Dandenong)

• Read more about this course

  During the course, you’ll learn about software analysis, design, development and programming for commercial applications. Experienced facilitators will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of theory and practice.
  
  This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles such as software developer, applications developer, network support technician, database designer or website developer.
  
  The course can be completed part time over 12 months or full time over six months.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  ICTPRG532	Apply advanced object-oriented language skills
  ICTPRG523	Apply advanced programming skills in another language
  ICTPRG527	Apply intermediate object-oriented language skills
  ICTPRG418	Apply intermediate programming skills in another language
  ICTICT403	Apply software development methodologies
  ICTICT418	Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment
  ICTPRG502	Manage a project using software management tools
  ICTPRG529	Apply testing techniques for software development
  ICTPRG503	Debug and monitor applications
  ICTPRG504	Deploy an application to a production environment
  BSBEBU511	Develop and implement an e-business strategy
  ICTICT509	Gather data to identify business requirements
  ICTSAD501	Model data objects
  ICTSAD502	Model data processes
  ICTPRG531	Prepare for application development using current methods
  ICTPRG520	Validate an application design against specifications

• Career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Diploma Of Software Development
  Possible job outcome	database designer / developer website developer applications developer assistant website coordinator

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Certificate IV in Programming or Certificate IV in Information Technology (with programming focus) or relevant industry experience with interview

• Fees

  Fees

  Indicative course fees
  	Government subsidised Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
  	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
  Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	N/A	$5270.50	$8839.50
  Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	N/A	$65.00	$65.00
  Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	N/A	$250	$250
  Payable	N/A	$5585.50	$9154.50

  *The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances.  Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. Find out about help with fees.

• Help with fees

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out how to apply for a scholarship. 

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.