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ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology [Web Development]

National ID
ICT40120
WA Course Code
AC25
CRICOS code
106320C
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Why choose this course?

Continue your pathway into the vast world of website design and development with this qualification. More than ever, website designers are in demand as businesses and organisations continually improve their online presence and websites to reach their target audiences.

At the end of your studies, you will be involved in both the design and technical development of a website, designing and constructing web pages and creating the look and feel of the site. You will also learn about Cyber awareness, website security, digital layout techniques, UX Design and Web Apps. Technologies taught include the latest industry standard HTML5, CSS3, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript using a range of development tools. With your qualification you could find a career as an in-house designer or work in a design studio.

On completion of this course you can continue your study with the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development) or the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development).

Career opportunities

  • Assistant Web Designer
  • Web and Multimedia Designer
  • Website Coordinator

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 12.

  • OR Completion of ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology [Web Development] (AC15) OR Certificate III in Information Technology (BFF7) is required for entry into this course.

Your study options

Semester 2, 2024

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 2, 2024
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)
How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $12,480
  • Resources fee: $360
  • Materials fee: $220

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 20 units. These 20 are comprised of 7 core units and 13 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes
  • BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management
  • ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
  • ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
  • ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
  • ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques
  • ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • ICTWEB430 Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages
  • ICTWEB431 Create and style simple markup language documents
  • ICTWEB432 Design website layouts
  • ICTWEB433 Confirm accessibility of websites
  • ICTWEB434 Transfer content to websites
  • ICTWEB436 Monitor traffic and compile website traffic reports
  • ICTWEB439 Confirm basic website security
  • ICTWEB441 Produce basic client-side script
  • ICTWEB443 Implement search engine optimisations
  • ICTWEB444 Create responsive website layouts
  • ICTWEB450 Evaluate and select a web hosting service
  • ICTWEB451 Apply structured query language in relational databases
  • ICTWEB452 Create a markup language document

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment and collecting evidence used in this course include real work or real-time activities (such as direct observation, time is allocated in class to demonstrate learning and to ask questions about certain activities),  structured activities (such as simulation exercises, demonstration and activity sheets which include structured class activities and exercises),  and questioning (oral, computer or written by the student or lecturer which also indicates the students’ understanding of activities/concepts).

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard resources, PowerPoints, learning guides, EBooks and handouts.

Facilities and equipment may include access to:

computer laboratories equipped with individual student workstations and lecturer screen projectors; various hardware components; personal computers; and various software applications such as Adobe CC2021 Photoshop, Adobe CC2021 InDesign, Adobe CC2021 Dreamweaver, Adobe CC2021 Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Acrobat XI Pro, Clickview, Collaborate Launcher, Google Chrome, IE 9, Microsoft Project 2013, Microsoft Visio Pro 2013, Mozilla Firefox, Office Suite 2013, Quicktime Player, VLC media player, Vmware View, Windows 7, Git Hub Desktop, My SQL, My SQL Workbench, Netbean, Notepad++, Proxifier, Python, Ruby and Ruby on Rails, Synchroneyes, VirtualBox, Visual Studio Community and the latest versions of Web Browsers.
Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2025

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 1, 2025
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)
How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $12,480
  • Resources fee: $360
  • Materials fee: $220

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 20 units. These 20 are comprised of 7 core units and 13 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes
  • BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management
  • ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
  • ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
  • ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
  • ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques
  • ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • ICTWEB430 Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages
  • ICTWEB431 Create and style simple markup language documents
  • ICTWEB432 Design website layouts
  • ICTWEB433 Confirm accessibility of websites
  • ICTWEB434 Transfer content to websites
  • ICTWEB436 Monitor traffic and compile website traffic reports
  • ICTWEB439 Confirm basic website security
  • ICTWEB441 Produce basic client-side script
  • ICTWEB443 Implement search engine optimisations
  • ICTWEB444 Create responsive website layouts
  • ICTWEB450 Evaluate and select a web hosting service
  • ICTWEB451 Apply structured query language in relational databases
  • ICTWEB452 Create a markup language document

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment and collecting evidence used in this course include real work or real-time activities (such as direct observation, time is allocated in class to demonstrate learning and to ask questions about certain activities),  structured activities (such as simulation exercises, demonstration and activity sheets which include structured class activities and exercises),  and questioning (oral, computer or written by the student or lecturer which also indicates the students’ understanding of activities/concepts).

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard resources, PowerPoints, learning guides, EBooks and handouts.

Facilities and equipment may include access to:

computer laboratories equipped with individual student workstations and lecturer screen projectors; various hardware components; personal computers; and various software applications such as Adobe CC2021 Photoshop, Adobe CC2021 InDesign, Adobe CC2021 Dreamweaver, Adobe CC2021 Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Acrobat XI Pro, Clickview, Collaborate Launcher, Google Chrome, IE 9, Microsoft Project 2013, Microsoft Visio Pro 2013, Mozilla Firefox, Office Suite 2013, Quicktime Player, VLC media player, Vmware View, Windows 7, Git Hub Desktop, My SQL, My SQL Workbench, Netbean, Notepad++, Proxifier, Python, Ruby and Ruby on Rails, Synchroneyes, VirtualBox, Visual Studio Community and the latest versions of Web Browsers.
Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 2, 2025

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 2, 2025
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)
How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $12,480
  • Resources fee: $360
  • Materials fee: $220

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 20 units. These 20 are comprised of 7 core units and 13 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes
  • BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management
  • ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
  • ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
  • ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
  • ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques
  • ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • ICTWEB430 Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages
  • ICTWEB431 Create and style simple markup language documents
  • ICTWEB432 Design website layouts
  • ICTWEB433 Confirm accessibility of websites
  • ICTWEB434 Transfer content to websites
  • ICTWEB436 Monitor traffic and compile website traffic reports
  • ICTWEB439 Confirm basic website security
  • ICTWEB441 Produce basic client-side script
  • ICTWEB443 Implement search engine optimisations
  • ICTWEB444 Create responsive website layouts
  • ICTWEB450 Evaluate and select a web hosting service
  • ICTWEB451 Apply structured query language in relational databases
  • ICTWEB452 Create a markup language document

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment and collecting evidence used in this course include real work or real-time activities (such as direct observation, time is allocated in class to demonstrate learning and to ask questions about certain activities),  structured activities (such as simulation exercises, demonstration and activity sheets which include structured class activities and exercises),  and questioning (oral, computer or written by the student or lecturer which also indicates the students’ understanding of activities/concepts).

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard resources, PowerPoints, learning guides, EBooks and handouts.

Facilities and equipment may include access to:

computer laboratories equipped with individual student workstations and lecturer screen projectors;various hardware components;personal computers; andvarious software applications such as Adobe CC2021 Photoshop, Adobe CC2021 InDesign, Adobe CC2021 Dreamweaver, Adobe CC2021 Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Acrobat XI Pro, Clickview, Collaborate Launcher, Google Chrome, IE 9, Microsoft Project 2013, Microsoft Visio Pro 2013, Mozilla Firefox, Office Suite 2013, Quicktime Player, VLC media player, Vmware View, Windows 7, Git Hub Desktop, My SQL, My SQL Workbench, Netbean, Notepad++, Proxifier, Python, Ruby and Ruby on Rails, Synchroneyes, VirtualBox, Visual Studio Community and the latest versions of Web Browsers.
Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2026

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 1, 2026
Where | North Metropolitan TAFE (52786)
How | On campus, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $12,480
  • Resources fee: $360
  • Materials fee: $220

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

There is no work placement requirement for this course.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 20 units. These 20 are comprised of 7 core units and 13 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBCRT404 Apply advanced critical thinking to work processes
  • BSBXCS404 Contribute to cyber security risk management
  • ICTICT426 Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and practices
  • ICTICT443 Work collaboratively in the ICT industry
  • ICTICT451 Comply with IP, ethics and privacy policies in ICT environments
  • ICTPRG302 Apply introductory programming techniques
  • ICTSAS432 Identify and resolve client ICT problems
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • ICTWEB430 Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages
  • ICTWEB431 Create and style simple markup language documents
  • ICTWEB432 Design website layouts
  • ICTWEB433 Confirm accessibility of websites
  • ICTWEB434 Transfer content to websites
  • ICTWEB436 Monitor traffic and compile website traffic reports
  • ICTWEB439 Confirm basic website security
  • ICTWEB441 Produce basic client-side script
  • ICTWEB443 Implement search engine optimisations
  • ICTWEB444 Create responsive website layouts
  • ICTWEB450 Evaluate and select a web hosting service
  • ICTWEB451 Apply structured query language in relational databases
  • ICTWEB452 Create a markup language document

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment and collecting evidence used in this course include real work or real-time activities (such as direct observation, time is allocated in class to demonstrate learning and to ask questions about certain activities),  structured activities (such as simulation exercises, demonstration and activity sheets which include structured class activities and exercises),  and questioning (oral, computer or written by the student or lecturer which also indicates the students’ understanding of activities/concepts).

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency. Assessors use this matrix to ensure assessments, are undertaken across the duration of the course, rather than clustered together at particular times.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course.

Learning resources may include access to Blackboard resources, PowerPoints, learning guides, EBooks and handouts.

Facilities and equipment may include access to:

computer laboratories equipped with individual student workstations and lecturer screen projectors;various hardware components;personal computers; andvarious software applications such as Adobe CC2021 Photoshop, Adobe CC2021 InDesign, Adobe CC2021 Dreamweaver, Adobe CC2021 Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat DC, Adobe Acrobat XI Pro, Clickview, Collaborate Launcher, Google Chrome, IE 9, Microsoft Project 2013, Microsoft Visio Pro 2013, Mozilla Firefox, Office Suite 2013, Quicktime Player, VLC media player, Vmware View, Windows 7, Git Hub Desktop, My SQL, My SQL Workbench, Netbean, Notepad++, Proxifier, Python, Ruby and Ruby on Rails, Synchroneyes, VirtualBox, Visual Studio Community and the latest versions of Web Browsers.
Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

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TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider, for the delivery of training to international students, enrolled in a TAFE course in Western Australia. This nationally recognised course is delivered by a Western Australian TAFE college on TIWA's behalf. TIWA retains responsibility for the quality of the training and assessment delivered by the TAFE colleges and for the issue of certification documentation to students.

Last updated on March 22, 2024