ICA50711 - Diploma of Software Development

CRICOS 059414B

This qualification is the training package for individuals who aim to work in the Software Development Industry. The experience and competencies gained are designed to reflect the vocational requirements of working in the industry. When you finish this course you can apply to other Information Technology related qualifications. You may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based upon this Diploma.

Aces Entry Requirements are:

• English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or higher
• At Aces Centre we provide 9 week English course for students with IELTS 4.5 or 5
• A satisfactory interview with Aces Centre authorised staff, a representative or agency
• Successful completion of 12 years of schooling equivalent to the Australia Higher School Certificate (HSC)

Fees and Charges:
Students must enrol on a full-time 20 hrs per week basis. The qualification details for a Diploma of Software Development are as follows (Australian Dollars):

• Cost: $16,000 for the Diploma of Software Development (104 weeks)
• Deposit: The students are asked to pay the tuition fees in full for each qualification preferably 3 months before the starting date.
• Payment arrangements: Direct Deposit into Aces Centre Pty Ltd bank account.

The payment of all fees and charges are receipted and dated at the time of payment. Accurate records of individual student's payment of fees are maintained and secured.

Support Services:
Aces Centre will provide students with general advice on matters such as travel, accommodation, employment and personal welfare. In addition a comprehensive orientation will be under taken at the beginning of the students learning time, covering all concerns and issues related to studying at the Aces Centre. In addition, Aces Centre Club membership provides students with an economic means for accessing text books related to their course.

At the Orientation we discuss: The Policy and Procedure Handbook The Student Handbook Student Obligations Refund Policy How to resolve Complaints How the Aces Centre home page can assist you

Teaching Methods: The learning support strategies used by trainers at Aces Centre include: Classroom instructions (maximum of 12 students per class) Demonstrating procedures. Providing opportunities for hands-on experience and practice. Ensuring individual support and advice to students. Encouraging students to work at their own pace Courses sre offered on a Face-to-Face and On-line (for non-overseas students) in our centre. To use on-line resources remotely, students must have access to suitable PC and internet.

Course Timetable:
The academic year is divided into 4 terms. Each term is 13 weeks including breaks. Diploma of Software Development is 104 weeks course including 4 weeks break between each term. Students must attend full-time (20 hrs per week) for the duration of the course. Students can enrol before the commencement of any of the following terms for Diploma of Software Development, if it is available.

Assessment Methods:
Assessments are conducted in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the ICA11 Training Package and the Australian Quality Training Framework Standards for RTOs. Assessments are competency based, which means that the outcomes of assessment are Competent or Not Yet Competent. At the Aces Centre assessments are:

• Valid: Assessment techniques actually assess what they claim to assess.
• Reliable: Assessment approaches provide consistent results every time.
• Fair: The same assessment is used for each learner or situation, while still being flexible.
• Flexible: Different types of assessments are used to assess the student - e.g. verbal, doing, question and answer.

Facilities:

• Fully resourced lecture room for classes of only 12 students
• Suitable laboratory designed to allocate one computer to each student during sessions
• Suitable Equipment
• Adequate acoustics, lighting and fully air-conditioned premises
• Amenities nearby for meal breaks
• Toilet Facilities on the same floor
• Accessible references and resources
• Suitable equipment and library resources

Access and Equity:
Aces Centre provides equal access to training delivery and assessment services for all students.
We are responsible for:

• recognising the cultural diversity of students
• ensuring equal treatment of students
• encouraging full participation and assisting all students to achieve course outcomes
• providing equal access to resources
• referring students with specific learning problems to appropriate agencies

Pathways/Articulation:
Successful completion of this qualification provides a pathway in to the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Information Technology. Students may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification.

Assessment Validation Process:
For details on assessment validation process please refer to our Policy and Procedure handbooks and contact the office.

Job Roles: Possible job titles include:   • analyst programmer support • assistant programming developer • assistant software applications programmer • assistant software developer • database support programmer • web support programmer.

Target Groups:
Participants in this program are a minimum educational qualification of HSC or equivalent with IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. The prospects with other other qualifications and experience can contact us to discuss their interest and situation. The target audience includes domestic and overseas students.

Industry Consultation:
The Delivery and Assessment Strategies developed for this program have been designed and developed in consultation with epresentatives from industry. The following industry consultants have been used:

• ACPET recommended consultant
• AQTF consultants
• IT consultant from NSW Department of Education
• IT industry consultants
• IT industry teachers
• ICA11 Training Package developers
• Documentary evidence available on request