Diploma

Build a career working with the world of the web

Websites are a crucial aspect of any organisation across all industries. The need for talented and skilled developers is high, so once you've completed your qualification in website development, your options are endless.

The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development) course covers the whole life cycle for commercially ready websites and gives you the opportunity to work on live projects. At this level you develop skills that mean you are industry ready, from conception, liaising with clients, documentation, graphics, coding, testing to training of users. You'll be able to utilise project management techniques and develop advanced soft skills such as communication with clients through team work to produce the end product aligned with business needs. Independent thinking and problem solving skills developed within your Certificate IV course are further enhanced with real life client projects.

Our graduates are confident, job ready and sought after by industry because of the specific skills they have gained at North Metropolitan TAFE. Many have employment by the time they graduate.

New students who have not studied the course that precedes this qualification should contact the area to ensure they apply for the correct level of study.

Step into a software development career! 

Go beyond programming and take a step towards a lasting career in software development. Gain advanced knowledge and valuable experience in an industry- standard learning environment with the latest technology.

Gain these skills:

• develop complex business applications
• gain advanced knowledge of Java, C#, Python
• design and develop SQL and noSQL databases
• use Agile development techniques

All Diploma level studies include: cyber security awareness, working in teams, client management skills, and ethics and privacy.

To infinity and beyond - this course could give you the perfect pathway to a successful career in IT

When you complete the Diploma of Information Technology Networking you will have all the skills needed to be successful in this in-demand industry. You'll extend the knowledge and skills learnt in the ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking) by managing complex networks, configuring virtual computing environments, applying advanced switching skills, implementing active directories, administering Microsoft 365 systems, Linux operating system and VMware, managing data storage systems and building complex networks.

All current industry standards are covered and you'll gain real-world experience conducting help-desk support as part of your studies on our dedicated training network. This course also embeds studies in Cisco, Microsoft Server and VMware.

You'll be able to utilise project management techniques and develop advanced soft skills such as communication with clients through team work to produce the end product aligned with business needs. Independent thinking and problem solving skills developed within your Certificate IV course are further enhanced with real life client projects.

Are you ready for a career as an outstanding leader of industry or business?

When you complete the Diploma of Leadership and Management you will have what it takes for a career as a team leader, middle manager or supervisor.

Gain these skills:

• build and lead a team
• manage budgets and financial plans
• recruit staff
• identify and manage risks
• play a leading role in project planning
• manage projects

This course is not suitable for school leavers as students should have a significant employment history with some experience in high-level administration or staff supervision to better relate to the course content.

Cultivate a bright future for yourself and others

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to manage conservation and land management activities.

You will learn about the various areas of the industry such as land management, natural resource management, mine site rehabilitation, forestry and national parks. You will also learn skills in managing projects, programs and staff as they relate to your chosen area/s of specialisation.

The Diploma of Civil Construction Design prepares you for working as a designer or design para-professional who supports professional engineers. They perform tasks involving a high level of autonomy and requiring the application of significant judgement in planning and determining the selection of equipment/roles/techniques for themselves and others. They are required to develop site specific work designs to ensure the implementation of the client’s site requirements. They demonstrate the application of a broad range of technical, managerial, coordination and planning skills.

The course content has been designed and selected as recommended and supported by industry to ensure graduates have a strong understanding of Australian standards, business practices, national codes and guidelines. 

Gain these skills:

• Schedule and estimation of construction tasks
• Calculate foundation and footing requirements
• Manage a project schedule, cost and risk
• Knowledge of structural requirements, local building and construction standards, codes and practices
• Structural mechanics: loads, analysis, materials, and design of building members such as columns, beams, trusses and portal frames
• Simulating various load conditions to determine the strength and stiffness of structure by reporting component stress, strain and deformations
• Create detail drafting, technical specifications, schedules, and bill of quantities for a building project
• Building Information Modelling (BIM) implementation through planned coordination to deliver specific project outcomes, time and cost savings
• Detailed designs of both rural and urban roads, surface and subsurface drainage
• Investigate location of underground services and their impact on projects
• Calculating, sizing and selecting infrastructure components
• Geometric designs to optimize operational efficiency and road safety
• Analyse, interpret and apply Australian, MRWA and Austroads standards and guides
• Stormwater capture methods 

Take to the skies in a management role

Prepare for a role in aviation management by learning how to perform ground operation duties in support of commercial or Defence aviation flight operations.

Learn to apply technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge in support of a wide range of aerodrome and air transport operations with autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts within broad but established parameters.

Gain these skills:

• passenger, charter, cargo, emergency service and government operations

This higher level qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to manage the operations of fish farms, marine farms and hatcheries. It is suitable for students that hold a certificate 3 in aquaculture or have substantial aquaculture industry experience.

Gain these skills:

• Developing and implementing a breeding strategy
• Planning ecologically sustainable practices
• Biosecurity
• Managing stock health
• Developing a stock production plan and
• Managing an aquaculture research trial. 

You will also learn skills in planning and designing a water supply and disposal system, and stock culture systems and structures. You will learn the skills necessary to supervise and manage staff.

Take your horticulture career to new heights

This course will develop the skills you need to design, plan, implement, manage and evaluate horticultural operations and processes to effectively manage and maintain public and private parks, reserves, gardens, natural bushland and community recreation areas. This will include developing your skills in how to establish and manage a horticultural business or project, which includes preparing estimates, quotes and tenders; selecting plants and landscape solutions; managing plant health programs; developing production plans; and managing staff and services.

Gain these skills

• Plant nutrition and health
• Propagation and recognition of plants
• Landscape design, products and services
• Business management and administration