Certificate IV in Programming

ICT40518
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Average Course Fee: $7000

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Superseded by: ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to develop basic programming skills in the most commonly used programming languages.

An individual with this qualification could work as an assistant programmer in a team of software developers, or as a support programmer to senior programmers or systems analysts.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Information Technology field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Information Technology field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Information Technology field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Information Technology field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

Professionals

29.6%

Professionals
Technicians and Trades Workers

22.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers
Labourers

12.0%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of the Information Technology field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

25.5%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Retail Trade

16.3%

Retail Trade
Public Administration and Safety

9.7%

Public Administration and Safety

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

 

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2019-20 income year is $45,881.

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Australian Apprenticeships


Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.


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USI

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Labour Market

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First released in: ICT Information and Communications Technology

Supersedes: ICT40515 Certificate IV in Programming

Superseded by: ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology

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