Diploma
The Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development) with the Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development) is the ideal program to build your portfolio and get into the web development industry.
All applicants must be at least 17 years of age. Holmesglen requires learners to have basic prior knowledge in:
HTML
CSS
Photoshop or Illustrator or Figma
JavaScript
or
attainment of the ICT40315 Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies or ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development).
Students intending to learn remotely will require access to a Mac/computer or laptop with the following minimum specifications: Quad-Core CPU, 16GB of RAM, 4GHz processor or faster and 200GB of Storage
PC Monitor 24" (dual monitor optional but preferred)
Headset/earphones with microphone
Webcam (optional but preferred)
Access to an internet connection (ADSL or cable connection desirable)
Applications:
Microsoft Word - free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
WebEx - free to download
Adobe Photoshop - student to purchase or free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
Adobe Illustrator - student to purchase or free access through Holmesglen MyHorizon
Visual Studio Code - free to download
Figma - free to download
GitHub - free to download
MongoDB - free to download
Docker - free to download
7Zip or an equivalent compression utility - free to download
Google Chrome - recommended web browser, free to download
Onedrive or Google drive/Dropbox account for storage - free to use
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.
These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Your digital and computer skills will be confirmed during the assessment and interview.
You will be mentored by experienced developers who will help you build a stunning web application and prepare you for your future job as a Web Developer. You'll learn to build rich, responsive websites and web applications using the tools and techniques required in the industry. You will also work with a real client to produce a web solution that meets their needs. Additional support is provided through weekly open lab sessions where you will have a chance to be mentored and guided through problems as you work on your assessment tasks.
The delivery format for this course includes face-to-face and a timetabled remote learning option. Practical lessons and programming challenges are supported by supplementary videos/screencasts. Class activities are also recorded for learners to refer back to.
While undertaking this diploma, you will learn to work with and master a variety of technologies to rapidly prototype and develop websites including:
Front End - Skills and Technologies:
React.js
JavaScript
Object Orientated Programming Principles and Techniques
Asynchronous Programming
TypeScript
Unit Testing
GIT
Node.js & NPM
SASS
HTML5 & CSS3
Responsive Design
User Interface and User Experience Design
SEO and accessibility essentials
Webpack
Babel
Web Marketing Essentials
Deployment
Back End - Skills and Technologies:
Node.js (Server Side Scripting)
NPM
Express.js
Database Design (MongoDB, MySQL and Firebase)
Restful API Design
Authentications & Authorisation
Docker Basics
Cloud Deployment
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.