ICA40305 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) (Design) (ICA40305)
- Online
Qualification: Certificate IV(AQF)
Training Package: ICA05 Information and Communication Technology
TAFE NSW Course No: 19007
Duration: The course requires approximately 925 hours of study. Studying online you will need to spend a minimum of 25 hours per week to complete the course successfully in one year.
This course provides basic skills in the design and construction of web pages and websites. You will learn about website development methodologies, website technical requirements, dynamic web page scripting, website accessibility and the use of web design tools. This course provides a natural progression into the Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) (ICA50605).
Career Opportunities: Web developer, website coordinator.
Articulation: There are several vendor courses that may be integrated into this qualification. When you finish this course, you may be eligible for advanced standing in several IT Diploma courses, including the Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) (ICA50605), Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration) (ICA50305) and Information Technology (Database Design and Development) (ICA50505).
Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent). To complete this course it is recommended that you have basic computing and internet skills, be able to send and receive email, be able to organise yourself and manage your time. Keyboarding skills are desirable.
To work through this course online, you will also need:
- Pentium IV 2GHz or faster
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above
- Windows 2000 or above or MAC OS 8.0 or above
Course Support: This course is fully online - students have access to a team of teachers 5 days per week. Workshops are available on request. Full telephone, email support, chat sessions, instant messaging and discussion forums support students as they study.
| Modules/Units | |
| Foundation Core units: all units must be completed | |
| BSBCMN106A | Follow workplace safety procedures |
| ICAD2012A | Design organisational documents using computing packages |
| ICAU1128A | Operate a personal computer |
| ICAU2005A | Operate computer hardware |
| ICAU2006A | Operate computing packages |
| ICAU2013A | Integrate commercial computing packages |
| ICAU2231A | Use computer operating system |
| ICAW2001A | Work effectively in an IT environment |
| ICAW2002A | Communicate in the workplace |
| Common Core units: all units must be completed | |
| BSBCMN304A | Contribute to personal skill development and learning |
| CUSADM08A | Address Copyright requirement |
| ICAA4041A | Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs |
| ICAB4135A | Create a simple mark-up language document to specification |
| ICAB4225A | Automate processes |
| ICAD4043A | Develop and present a feasibility report |
| ICAD4217A | Create technical documentation |
| ICAI4189A | Ensure website content meets technical protocols and standards |
| ICAT4221A | Locate equipment, system and software faults |
| ICAU4205A | Select and employ software and hardware tools |
| ICAW4214A | Maintain ethical conduct |
| PSPPM402B | Manage simple projects |
| Specialist Website Design Core units: all units must be completed | |
| CUFMEM07A | Apply principles of visual design and communication to the development of multimedia product |
| ICAA4142A | Design a website to meet technical requirements |
| ICAA4233A | Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies |
| ICAB4137A | Produce basic client side script for dynamic web pages |
| ICAB4171A | Develop cascading style sheets |
| ICAD3218A | Create user documentation |
| ICAD4198A | Develop guidelines for up-loading information to a website |
| ICAS4201A | Transfer content to a website using commerical packages |
| ICAT4183A | Confirm accessibility of website for people with special needs |
| ICAU4207A | Apply web authoring tool to convert client data for websites |
| Electives: At least 3 units must be completed with no more than three units from Sub-group 1 and no more than 1 unit from Sub-group 2. | |
| Sub Group 1: no more than 3 units may be completed | |
| ICAB4169A | Use development software & IT tools to build a basic website |
| ICAB4220A | Create scripts for networking |
| ICAD4190A | Maintain information standards |
| ICAS4108A | Complete database back-up and recovery |
| ICAS4113A | Identify and resolve common database performace problems |
| ICAS4124A | Monitor and administer network security |
| ICAS4125A | Monitor and administer a database |
| ICAS4191A | Maintain website performance |
| ICAS4200A | Monitor traffic and compile website traffic reports |
| ICAT4184A | Ensure site usability for full range of users |
| ICAT4185A | Create a website testing procedure |
| ICAT4186A | Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites |
| ICAT4194A | Ensure basic website security |
| Sub Group 2: no more than 1 unit may be completed | |
| ICAI3020A | Install and optimise operating system software |
| ICAI3101A | Install and manage network protocols |
| ICAS3024A | Provide basic system administration |
| ICAS3032A | Provide network systems administration |
| ICAS3234A | Care for computer hardware |
| ICAT3025A | Run standard diagnostic tests |
Applying and Enrolling:
Coffs Harbour Education Campus - Online delivery.
Contact Linda Alfred on (02) 6659 3600 or Anne Hellou on (02) 66593665 or email nci.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au.
Port Macquarie - online delivery.
For more information contact Steve Cutmore on (02) 6581 6200.
