Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
2 years (Part-time) or 1 year (Full-time)
This dual diploma program equips students with advanced programming and back-end web development skills through hands-on projects and industry collaboration. Ideal for those with foundational coding knowledge seeking to become software developers, back-end developers, or full-stack developers in Australia's growing tech sector.
Applicants must be at least 17 years of age with strong skills in HTML and CSS, and foundational knowledge in JavaScript and C#. Alternatively, completion of Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies or Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) satisfies entry requirements. A pre-training literacy and numeracy assessment and interview confirm suitability. Remote learners require a computer with minimum specifications: Mac M1 or later with 8GB memory and 512GB storage, or PC with quad-core CPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB storage running Windows 10 or higher, plus headset with microphone, webcam, and reliable internet.
The course covers System Design Analysis (weeks 1-9) focusing on software requirements analysis and data modeling; Web Frameworks (weeks 1-9) implementing MVC frameworks like ASP.NET MVC; API Design (weeks 10-17) creating REST APIs and back-end features; Database and Back-End Development (weeks 10-17) covering database integration and data persistence; Server-Side Web Programming (weeks 1-17) using C#, JavaScript, and Node.js; Advanced Programming (weeks 1-17) strengthening problem-solving and object-oriented programming; Capstone Project (weeks 1-17) completing an industry-based software solution; and AI-Assisted Development throughout the program exploring AI tools for code assistance and debugging.
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE is a leading vocational education provider with experienced developers and industry practitioners as mentors. The institute combines hands-on programming with real-world industry projects, providing students with practical experience using current technologies like C#, ASP.NET, Python, JavaScript, AWS Cloud Services, and GitHub. The culminating industry-based Capstone Project with real clients ensures graduates develop portfolio pieces and professional skills valued by employers in Australia's technology sector.
Graduates are prepared for diverse career opportunities in software development including roles as Software Developer, Junior Software Developer, JavaScript Developer, React.js Developer, C# Programmer, ASP.NET MVC Developer, Full-Stack Developer, Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, Database Developer, and API Developer. The qualification also provides a pathway to further studies, with graduates eligible for advanced standing in the Bachelor of Information Systems program, enabling completion in one additional year.