Diploma of Digital Media Technologies

ICT50915
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Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $8500

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in designing, developing and refining digital media technologies as an independent information and communications technology (ICT) specialist or as part of a team. It provides the opportunity to work in new and emerging digital media technology areas, such as online, and interactive design and development, and with tools and equipment, such as software, Web 2 tools, technologies and mobile devices.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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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

30.7%

Professionals
Technicians and Trades Workers

21.6%

Technicians and Trades Workers
Community and Personal Service Workers

10%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

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

Information media and telecommunications

21.2%

Information media and telecommunications
Professional, scientific and technical services

16.1%

Professional, scientific and technical services
Retail trade

13.2%

Retail trade

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 $10,342.

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 2017-2018 income year is $55,874.


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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.


Information and Communications Technology Career Pathway

Diploma of Digital Media Technologies is in the Information Technology Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Information and Communications Technology.


Stream

ICT Systems & Database Design and Administration

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Stream

ICT Client Support
ICT Hardware & Software Maintenance and Support
Telecommunication Networks
IT Networks & Security
Telecommunications
Multimedia Design & Creation
NBN

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".



Apprenticeships and Traineeships


Australian Apprenticeships can provide a pathway to a career change for people looking to re-enter the workforce and for people who are currently working. Australian Apprenticeships combine work with training in a national recognised qualification.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship in the state and territories coloured in blue on the map.

 


Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

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USI

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Labour Market

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First released in: ICT Information and Communications Technology

Supersedes: ICA50911 Diploma of Digital Media Technologies

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