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Diploma of Software Development
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 02411J
Secure a satisfying career in software programming and project development with our software development course.Immerse yourself in current industry software and web programming tools while developing practical skills used in designing and building enterprise databases, software applications, and addressing content management and versioning control.In our software development course you'll:learn how to use software programming languages including C#.NET, Java, Java Script, Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, WordPress, and Eclipsestudy web technologies including: PHP, PHP Framework, CSS3, HTML5, Bootstrap 3+, JEE Java for the Web, JPA, ORM, JSP, and Servletswork with a team on a project to design, develop and present a software solution to meet an enterprise specification requirementDuring your collaborative project you'll:learn how to gather information to identify business requirementstranslate business needs into technical requirementsuse learned rapid application development skills to build a software solutionIf you've already completed a Certificate IV in Information Technology, or have demonstrated software and website development programming skills, you would be well suited to this qualification.If you’re enrolled in this software development course you’ll also have an opportunity to study and complete simultaneously the Diploma of Website Development, resulting in a dual qualification.Like Box Hill Institute - IT & Cyber Security on FacebookFollow Box Hill Institute - IT & Cyber Security on Instagram Course will be replaced Please note: This training package will change in the near future and minor alterations to the course will occur. All new students will be enrolled into the new course. Secure a satisfying career in software programming and website development with Diploma of Software Development. Immerse yourself in current industry software and web programming tools while developing practical skills used in designing and building enterprise databases, software applications, and addressing content management and versioning control. Learn to use a range of programming languages and expand your skills in design, development and other software solutions.
Designed for
You must:have completed Australian Year 12 of education, or equivalenthave completed a Certificate IV qualification in programming or website development, orbe a mature-age applicant that has worked in the IT industry in programming or website developmentIf you don't have IT skills at a Certificate IV level, you can enrol into one of the Certificate IV level courses.PRE-TRAINING REVIEWTo assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Structure
You will be required to complete a total of 16 units (10 core and 6 elective)
Standard entry requirements
VTAC or direct entryDirect entry students will need to attend an interview to determine an appropriate entry point according to your existing qualifications and will need to complete two Certificate IV level unitsRecognition of Prior Learning is available.
Recognition
This course is government accredited and has national recognitionThe qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5 Successful completion of our software development course enables you to become competent in a range of ICT fields at diploma level. Our qualification has a strong core ICT base, sharing the same competencies as several other IT qualifications of the same level. Depending on the stream you choose, you can apply for our Bachelor of Computer Systems or alternatively apply for entry into a variety of degree courses at La Trobe, Monash, Deakin or Australian Catholic University.
Study pathways
Our software development course provides you the skills and knowledge to be competent in programming, software and website development.You'll have the ability to create new software products to meet an initial project brief or customise existing software products to meet customer needs. You would also be able to design and build a website against a commercial specification, and present, maintain and modify it to meet a client's ongoing business needs. After successful completion of our software development course you can apply for a range of employment opportunities including as an:analyst programmerprogram developerassistant software applications programmersoftware developerdatabase support programmer
