Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies

Course Structure

This program has been created with a blend of vendor specific, vendor neutral, and trainer developed materials. Vendor training is recognised internationally as an industry benchmark for product specific training. Upskilled uses an online Learning Management System to manage the delivery and assessment of learning resources. The program is conducted over a 12 month period through a blended learning approach of teacher-led workshops or webinars, distance education, and online materials.

Vendor Courses	Vendor Neutral Courses	Upskilled Courses
Microsoft Academy Windows Server Microsoft Academy SQL Server Microsoft Academy IIS 7.0	HTML/CSS Javascript Project Management	Writing Storyboards Testing Privacy Ethics & Copyright Technical Documentation Service Desk Analyst 2 Monitoring Websites

Pathways into the qualification

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

• After achieving ICA30111 Certificate III in Information, Digital Media, and Technology, or other relevant qualifications or units equivalent to the core of ICA30111 OR

• With demonstrated vocational experience in a range of web-related work environments in website development, administration, or management

 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Participants often come with experience in one or more ICT competencies, vocationally acquired from a range of sources (both formal and otherwise). Upskilled acknowledges the validity of such experience and encourages candidates to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning where applicable. Upskilled's RPL Calculator is a guide to initial RPL standing, although participants are sometimes entitled to further RPL as enrolment progresses.

 

Assessment

Assessment is summative and formative with set assignments, project work, and questionnaires.

 

Inclusions

Upskilled Information Technology courses include detailed learning materials, assessments, online trainer support, and certification upon successful completion.

Unit Outline

The online e-Learning course addresses the following units of competency from the National ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package. All competencies must be successfully completed to attain the certificate. 

The program is broken into 4 logical clusters of training within the broad category of ICT systems: 1/ Core Infrastructure; 2/ Continuity & Security; 3/Continuous Improvement; and 4/ Service Delivery & Governance.

Core Units

Unit Codes	Core Units	Cluster
ICAICT418A	Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an IT environment	Continuity & Security
ICAWEB403A	Transfer content to a website using commercial packages	Continuity & Security
ICAWEB424A	Evaluate and select a web hosting service	Continuity & Security
ICAWEB429A	Create a markup language document to specification	Continuity & Security
BSBOHS302B	Participate effectively in OHS communication and consultative processes	Continuous Improvement
ICAICT401A	Determine and confirm client business requirements	Continuous Improvement
ICAWEB401A	Design a website to meet technical requirements	Continuous Improvement
ICAWEB402A	Confirm accessibility of websites for people with special needs	Continuous Improvement

Elective Units

Unit Codes	Elective Units	Cluster
ICAWEB404A	Maintain website performance	Continuity & Security
ICAWEB407A	Conduct operational acceptance tests of websites	Continuity & Security
ICADBS403A	Create basic databases	Continuity & Security
ICAWEB411A	Produce basic client side script for dynamic web pages	Continuity & Security
ICAWEB415A	Produce server side script for dynamic web pages	Continuity & Security
ICAWEB425A	Apply structured query language to extract and manipulate data	Continuity & Security
ICAWEB409A	Develop cascading style sheets	Continuity & Security
ICAWEB405A	Monitor traffic and compile website traffic reports	Continuous Improvement
ICAWEB406A	Create website testing procedures	Continuous Improvement
ICAWEB408A	Ensure basic website security	Continuous Improvement
CUFPPM404A	Create storyboards	Continuous Improvement
BSBCRT401A	Articulate, present and debate ideas	Continuous Improvement
ICAPMG401A	Support small scale IT projects	Continuous Improvement
ICAICT408A	Create technical documentation	Service Delivery & Governance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cluster 1 - Core Infrastructure
This cluster has been developed with core business infrastructure in mind. Infrastructure implementation is the starting point for business seeking to enable their business through utilising IT systems. The workplace skills provided in this cluster cover a broad range of key systems and services. This qualification has a design base and does not focus on core infrastructure.

The learning included in this cluster is to provide under pinning knowledge that will be required for various job roles.

Broad concepts covered

Copyright and privacy Ethics Web hosting Monitoring techniques Website performance

Secure remote access Databases Scripting Page Style

Cluster 2 - Continuity & Security
This cluster has been developed with business continuity in mind. Web site developers and administrators must have the skills and knowledge to ensure that web sites are ready, available and capable for the purpose they were designed. The workplace skills provided in this cluster cover a broad range of concepts for business continuity. Identifying key systems and services is paramount to ensure that business can continue to function and essentially "make money". Many of the skills learned are applicable to many systems. This cluster delivers outcomes that are broad and transferable across systems and are relevant to many different browser and server implementations like Microsoft, Apple, Google and open web architectures.

Broad concepts covered

Copyright and privacy Ethics Web hosting Monitoring techniques Website performance

Secure remote access Databases Scripting Page Style

Cluster 3 - Continuous Improvement
This cluster has been developed with business, systems and website improvement in mind. Web site designers and administrators play a key role in business improvement and must have the skills to offer solutions and alternatives to business managers to address problems and increase productivity and in turn, revenue. The cluster has project management, systems design and planning at its heart.  The core training involves an IT Project Management unit and Software Quality.   

This cluster delivers outcomes that are broad in project methodology, systems design, and business needs analysis and are transferrable across multiple industries, systems and platforms.

Broad concepts covered

OH&S requirements Technical documentation Website design in regards to accessibility Traffic monitoring

Testing Security Concept design Project management

Cluster 4 - Service Delivery & Governance
Successful website designers and web administrators are generally not successful because of superior technical skills alone. Most have skills and knowledge that ensure they deliver appropriate service through superior communications skills like active listening and situational empathy. Being able to communicate with customers at all levels will ensure positive business support outcomes. The workplace skills provided in this cluster cover a broad range of concepts for systems support and maintenance. At the core of this cluster is ITIL, the "de facto standard", of service management.  Included also are soft skills units that prepare the student for client interaction that focus on communication skills through activities and simulations. Many of the skills learned are applicable across many job roles and industry sectors.

This cluster provides the framework and skills set that are platform and systems independent and vital to ensure that website developers and administrators have the procedures, systems and policies in place to support  correct, unbiased decision making in times of extreme stress. These will also extend to preventative maintenance and proactive problem management to reduce system incidents.

Broad concepts covered

Service metrics Change Management Problem solving - deductive/inductive Incident and problem management Service, Strategy, Design, Transition, operation and continual improvement

Quality Assurance Consistency of support  Maintenance SLA/OLA/UC management

Career Outcomes

This qualification suits individuals who are seeking to specialise in either design and production or the management and administration of websites, corporate intranets and extranets.   Possible job titles include:

• Web Developer
• Technical Writer
• Webmaster Assistant
• Website Coordinator
• Website or Web Support Administrator
• Assistant Web Designer

Further Study

 

Course Fees and Payment Options

The certificate has a course fee of $3,330, payable in one of two ways:

1. A single upfront payment of the course fee attracts a 10% discount, making the total fee $2,995
2. An upfront enrolment fee of $495, and 7 x $405 paid per month for seven consecutive months. The total course fee is therefore $3,330

Government Funding and Incentives

At both state and federal level, government commitment to upskilling the Australian workforce has resulted in a comprehensive framework of funding schemes and incentive opportunities. As a result, many Upskilled participants find that their courses are heavily subsidised*. As part of the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program, employers could receive up to $3,000 per $3,330 they outlay for every eligible* employee who enrols.

*Eligibility for traineeships & User Choice is determined by an Australian Apprenticeship Centre. Further information can be found at www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au

Centrelink Financial Support Services

This course is approved for Centrelink financial support services, including  Youth Allowance,  Austudy and  Abstudy. Click here for more info.

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