Diploma of Software Development

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Average Course Fee: $6912

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Average Course Duration: 50 Weeks

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Superseded by: ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology
Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in programming and software development.

A person with this qualification would create new software products to meet an initial project brief or customise existing software products to meet customer needs.

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 (Diploma).

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 (Diploma).

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 (Diploma).

Jobs

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

Professionals

36.3%

Professionals
Technicians and Trades Workers

18.7%

Technicians and Trades Workers
Sales Workers

11.3%

Sales Workers

Industries

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

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

31.8%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Retail Trade

15.2%

Retail Trade
Accommodation and Food Services

11.6%

Accommodation and Food Services

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

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $16,077.

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: ICT50715 Diploma of Software Development

Superseded by: ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology

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