Certificate IV in Programming (IT Software Development)
Future-proof your career and join the booming, multi-billion dollar industry of software development, with one of CIT’s Software Development qualifications. You’ll work in CIT’s purpose-built laboratories and participate in practical activities to develop, test and debug software in line with the latest requirements.
These courses begin by providing you with the knowledge to develop basic programming skills in the most commonly used programming languages. The Diploma, builds on that knowledge to develop expertise in programming and software development. With this qualification, you will be able to create brand new software or learn to customise existing software products to meet customer needs.
Campus Information
CIT Reid
CIT Reid is a walking distance from Canberra City, providing easy access to stylish cafes, bars, cinemas, and shops. Lake Burley Griffin is close by, as are major national attractions such as the Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Questacon.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 35
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
assistant applications programmer, assistant programmer, assistant software programmer, assistant web application programmer, assistant web developer.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Year 12 Certificate or equivalent.
- Basic computing skills.
- Course Code: 099842F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
13700 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A