Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: This course can be undertaken as an apprenticeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who are job ready and competent in a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) roles and apply a broad range of skills in varied work contexts, using problem solving skills and effective communication with others.
The skills required for these roles may include, but are not restricted to:
- database development: interpreting specifications, technical designs and flow charts, modifying software applications, constructing technical specifications from models and testing, and writing technical documents
- database maintenance: managing, cleaning, storing and verifying organisational data, and evaluating compliance with internal and external data ethics regulations and legislation
- networking: installing, configuring and testing networks and servers in organisations
- programming: building, testing and applying basic object-oriented language skills, user interfaces and software developments
- systems administration support: implementing maintenance procedures and support to help troubleshoot system applications
- web development: designing website layouts through textual and visual content transfer, search engine optimisation and simple markup language documents.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
| Delivery Details |
| Location | Alice Springs
Casuarina
Katherine
Online |
| Duration | 12 months full-time
24 months part-time
*Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level |
| Study Mode | Face-to-face
*Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide |
| Start Date | January 28, 2026
*Students can enrol at any time after the identified start date and will commence at the start of the next available unit. A specific commencement date will be determined in consultation with the delivery team.
*A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course. |
| Attendance | Mandatory online or face-to-face during technical workshops |
