The growth of big data and automation are creating software development skills shortages across all industries. As businesses become ambitious about their tech future and digital transformation plans, they are expecting their systems to become more agile and seamless, but also to produce more data than ever before.
Programmers and software developers are needed to ensure the reliability and security of code, and to maintain the integrity of data captured by websites and applications.
The skill shortage for programmers and web developers is global, offering long-term employability here and abroad for people with analytical and design skills.
Learn to use the latest software to develop world-class digital touchpoints with intuitive interfaces, connected to databases across various contemporary coding languages.
Certificate III in Information Technology
Looking to commence an IT career?
Join an Industry that makes a difference to the economy on a daily basis and enjoy the diversity of where a career in technology can take you. The Information Technology industry is constantly evolving and is one of the fastest growing industries in the country due to the reliance on digital transformation across work, study and life. When you complete the Certificate III in Information Technology, you will be an attractive applicant for IT roles such as client support officer, IT technician, or ICT operations support.
This course is a suggested entry point for high school graduates with limited information technology skills or those who have limited industry experience.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Specialist facilities on campus
The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology, creative media and electronics. We provide pathways from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in cyber security, systems and programming.
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This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming)
Gain advanced knowledge and valuable experience in an industry- standard learning environment with the latest technology.
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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.
All Diploma level studies include: cyber security awareness, working in teams, client management skills, and ethics and privacy.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
This course is not available to study by applicants outside of WA.
With South Metro TAFE partnering with Oracle and Microsoft, we can ensure the latest software and technology is included in this course.
Specialist facilities on-campus
The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology and creative media. We provide pathways from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in cyber security, networking, programming and digital media.
Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming)
Program your IT career!
Develop career enhancing knowledge and in in-demand skills to design and develop computer programs and Apps via the Certificate IV of Information Technology (Programming) specialisation. Information Technology is one of the fastest growing industries in the country.
An individual with this specialisation could work as an assistant programmer in a team of software developers, or as a support programmer to senior programmers or systems analysts engaged in programming.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Specialist facilities on-campus
The Centre for IT Excellence (CITE) at both the Thornlie and Rockingham campuses provides state of the art, industry relevant training in information technology and creative media. Available pathways are from foundation studies to advanced diploma with specialist training in networking, cyber security, systems support, cloud engineering and programming.
Our state-of-the-art Training Cyber Security Operations Centre (TCSOC) at Murdoch provides a secure training environment designed to simulate realistic cyber-attacks relating to attack, defence and monitoring. The TCSOC provides a multi-campus centre based in Murdoch with ‘nodes’ at Thornlie and Rockingham campuses in order for all IT students to experience this leading edge training.