Diploma
You will be guided by experienced teachers with extensive IT industry experience to develop a project portfolio designed to help launch a career in IT.
In this diploma, you will learn how to:
Current Year 12: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent or the Australian Senior VCAL Certificate.
This program does not select on ATAR.
Non Year 12: Completion of post-secondary studies or at least 6 months' work experience.
Employment outcomes for IT graduates vary depending on the level of qualification. In the vocational education sector, 83.7 per cent of diploma graduates are employed six months after graduation. This program also offers graduates a pathway to more specialised studies, opening up additional career paths in information technology and related industries.
Employment for ICT professionals is anticipated to grow strongly between now and November 2018. Graduates should take advantage of opportunities to advance and/or specialise in a wide range of technologies and be prepared to continue training throughout their career to remain industry relevant.
Graduates work in:
Sources: National Centre for Vocational Education Research Student Outcomes; Department of Employment, Employment Projections.
Professional recognition and accreditationEnrolled students can apply for student membership of the Australian Computer Society.
The Society has reciprocal membership agreements with computer societies in New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Malaysia and Singapore.
Graduates can apply for ACS Certified Professional (CP) status to gain global recognition as an ICT professional.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Find out if you might be eligible.