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ICT40815 - CERTIFICATE IV IN DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES

RTO CODE: 90010 TAFE NSW – NORTH COAST TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AU

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ICT40815 - CERTIFICATE IV IN DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES

RTO CODE: 90010 TAFE NSW – NORTH COAST TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AU

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COMPLETION OF YOUR COURSE

Upon successful complet ion of th is course, you wil l rece ive a nat ional l y recognised ICT40815 - Cert if icate IV in Digital Media Technolog ies from TAFE NSW.

TYPES OF ROLES

Gain roles such as; - Software developer - Web developer

This co u rse prov id es lea rners w ith a stro ng b a sis fo r wo rk in the d ig ita l m ed ia indu stry .

It provides the skil ls and knowledge for an individual to be competent to design, develop and use digital media technologies as an assistant informat ion and communicat ions technology (ICT) special ist working independent ly or as part of a larger development team, with a particular emphasis on digital and interact ive media. Learners can choose from one of three streams: interactive media, programming or web development .

“I could work at night, or first thing in the morning whatever suited my day” BUSINESS ADMIN ISTRAT ION STUDENT AND SHEEP STAT ION MANAGER

ABOUT THE COURSE

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Year 10 or equivalent OR relevant qualifications OR relevant vocational experience.

To give yourself the best chance of success in this course i t is recommended that you have completed Cert if icate I I I in Information, Digital Media and Technology, or equivalent industry experience before attempting this quali ficat ion.

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age of 17 years. I f you are under 18 your appl icat ion must be signed by a parent or guardian.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

I f Engl ish is not your F irst language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary edu cation in Engl ish, you are required to prov ide evidence of E ngl ish language competency before enrol l ing into the course.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

EVIDENCE EXAMPLE IELTS Overall score of 5.5

TOEFL 530 (paper),

197 (computer)

or 71 (internet)

Evidence of 12 months in English-speaking employment

Testimonial or statutory declaration

Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

FEES

How much is the course?*

Fee for serv ice – people not el ig ible for government subs idies: $7 ,590

NSW Government: subs id ised pr ices (Smart and Skil led)

– F irst qual i f icat ion: $1 ,9 80

- Second qual if icat ion: $2,310

- Tra ineeship (new entrants only) : $1 ,000

- Concession: $240

- Exempt ion: $0

- Tra ineeship: $1 ,000

* Your government subs id ised fee and your el igib i l ity for concessions, ex emptions and schol arships, are al l cal culated and conf i rmed du ring the enrolment process.

Cal l us on 1300 823 366 for further informat ion and advice.

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You wi l l need access to a computer and the internet to complete this course. Minimum specificat ions for your computer are :

- M icrosoft Windows 7 or later or Mac OS X or above

- Microsoft Off ice ( free download for TAFE NSW enrol led students)

- Up-to-date internet browser

You may also need access to a printer and the fol lowing applications:

- Adobe Acrobat Reader ( free downl oad)

- Adobe Flash Player (f ree download)

.Some units in this qual i fication require practical access to network hardware such as;

- A swi tch

- A router and

- (In some cases), a second workstation.

Students can elect to complete these assessments on their own addit ional hardware, or by accessing the v irtual networks provided by TAFE Digital .

Included in the enrolment for a l l TAFEnow students is an “ Imagine” account, a Microsoft program that provides students free access software you may need during your study. This includes products for software design and development including operating systems and databases. Some Microsoft products, such as Off ice, are offered at d iscounted rates.

Course timeframe and commitment We suggest you aim to complete the ICT40815 - Cert i ficate IV in Digita l Media Technologies over 24 months. We recommend you study a minimum of 10 hours per week.

As you are studying f lexib ly, this is a guide only and i f you feel you are unable to complete within this timeframe, please discuss with your teacher.

Delivery mode The ICT40815 - Cert i ficate IV in Digi ta l Media Technologies is offered through TAFE Digi ta l and del ivery is online which involves training and assessment using web-based materia ls where you are supported and guided in your learning by teachers with

interact ion by emai l, phone cal ls, forums and chat groups. You also have access to support services.

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INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

UNITS AND ASSESSMENT METHODS

CORE UNITS

An Indiv idual Learning Plan wi l l be developed in consultat ion with you, your employer ( i f appl icable) and TAFE Digital . This wi l l include the units/modules to be completed, the method of assessment and the learning and assessment time frames. You wil l also be provided with a copy of your Indiv idual Learning Plan.

Listed below are the units you wi ll be required to successful ly complete to achieve this quali f icat ion. This a lso provides information on how each unit wi ll be assessed.

This qual if icat ion requires you to complete 20 units. These comprise 5 core units, 15 elect ives. You can select any 15 units from the l ist on the next page - no more than 5 units from any one group. If you have particular needs in your workplace, contact your course coordinator to d iscuss options.

For more informat ion on the units of competency below vis it http: //training.gov.au

Unit Code Unit Title Assessment Methods

BSBCRT401 Articulate, present and debate ideas Written Task Portfolio Project

BSBWHS304 Participate effectively in WHS communicat ion and consultat ion processes

Written tasks

CUADIG401 Author interact ive media Portfolio Project

ICTICT404 Use online learning tools Portfolio Written Task

ICTICT418 Contribute to copyright , ethics and pr ivacy in an ICT environment

Written Task Portfolio

ICTICT419 Work effect ively in the digital media industry

Portfolio

ICTPMG401 Support smal l scale ICT projects Portfolio Short Answer Questions

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ELECTIVE UNITS

SPECIALIST UNITS

Ten (10) e lective units must be completed.

• 5 units from one of the fol lowing specia l ist groups: Group A, Group B or Group C.

• Up to 5 may be from the special ist elect ive groups below or from Group D units below or e lsewhere in ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package.

• Up to 3 may be from any other Training Package or accredited course at Cert i ficate IV or Diploma level .

G r o u p A - W e b d e v e lop m e n t

Unit Code Unit Title Assessment Methods

ICTWEB301 Create a s imple markup language document

Portfolio

ICTWEB402 Conf irm accessibil ity of websites for people with special needs

Portfolio Short Answer Questions

ICTWEB409 Develop cascading style sheets Portfolio

ICTWEB411 Produce basic cl ient-side script for dynamic web pages

Portfolio

ICTWEB414 Design simple web page layouts Portfolio Pract ical Demonstration Short Answer Questions

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G r o u p B – P r o gr a m m in g

Unit Code Unit Title Assessment Methods

CUAANM301 Create 2D dig ita l animat ions Short Answer Questions Portfolio

ICTPRG402 Apply query language Report

ICTPRG405 Automate processes Portfolio Short Answer Questions

ICTPRG406 Apply introductory object-oriented language ski l ls

Portfolio

ICTPRG412 Configure and maintain databases Report Short Answer Questions

ICTPRG414 Apply introductory programming ski l ls in another language

Pract ical Demonstration Portfolio Short Answer Questions

G r o u p C - In te r a ct iv e m e dia

Unit Code Unit Title Assessment Methods

CUAANM301 Create 2D dig ita l animat ions Short Answer Questions Portfolio

ICTDMT401 Create visual design components for digita l media

Portfolio

ICTDMT402 Produce interactive animation Short Answer Questions Portfolio

ICTDMT403 Produce and edit digi ta l images Portfolio

ICTICT417 Ident i fy, evaluate and apply current industry specif ic technologies to meet i d d d

Report Portfolio

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G r o u p D – G e n e r a l E le ct iv es

Unit Code Unit Title Assessment Methods

BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work pract ices

Short Answer Questions Portfolio

ICTDBS412 Build a database Portfolio

ICTICT408 Create technical documentat ion Portfolio

ICTICT417 Ident ify, evaluate and apply current industry specific technologies to meet industry standards

Report Portfolio

ICTWEB415 Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages

Portfolio

ICTWEB425 Apply structured query language to extract and manipulate data

Report

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ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

- This quali ficat ion is ungraded. When you f in ish this course you wi ll receive a qual i fication which shows your level of achievement as Competent .

- Every assessment event must be successful ly completed in order to demonstrate competence in each unit .

- I f you do not successfully complete an assessment event you wi l l be g iven the opportunity to undertake another assessment at another time. Only two (2) attempts may be made on each indiv idual assessment event within your current enrolment. If you experience diff icult ies please negotiate with your teacher.

- You wi l l receive feedback on each assessment within 5 working days.

- I f you want to view your unit results at any t ime, your teacher can provide you with instructions on how to access your student record via student e-Services.

- Al l TAFE students are el igible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

- I f you have a permanent or temporary condition that may prevent you successfully complet ing the assessment task(s) you should immediately talk with your teacher about ‘ reasonable adjustment’ . This is the adjustment of the way you are assessed to take into account your condition however the assessment cri ter ia cannot be a ltered.

- I f you do not agree with the result given for your assessment task, you may appeal the assessment decision. You should f i rst discuss the assessment result with your teacher.

- For more information on assessment, refer to ‘Every Student’s Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSW.’

PLAGIARISM

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RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR COURSE

Al l students in TAFE NSW are ent it led to apply for recognition in the course or qual i fication in which they are current ly enrol led. I t is recommended that the applicat ion for recognition be made as soon as possible after enrolment .

The aim of grant ing re cognit ion is to reduce t he amou nt of le arning re qu ire d to achieve a qu al if icat ion or accre d ited course by acknowle dging an indiv idu al ’s s ki l l s and knowle dge acquire d t hrough formal and informal l earn ing.

Stu de nts e nrol le d in a gove rnme nt su bs idise d qual if icat ion or accred i te d course can apply for re cognit ion in t hat qual if icat ion at no add it ional charge and, u nde r NSW S mart and S ki l le d may be el ig ibl e for a re du ce d st u de nt fe e base d on re cognit ion grante d.

For more information cl ick here or discuss with your Course Coordinator.

Onl ine learning is best suited to people who are self-starters and real ly want to learn to improve their career prospects. Just because you don’t have to leave your home or workplace, the online learning isn’t necessari ly easier than classroom learning, i t’s just di fferent .

To help overcome these barriers, we would strongly encourage you to:

- Se e k s uppo rt from course faci l itators, fr iends, family or workmates in support ing you in your study goals.

- Se t a s id e re g ula r t ime s fo r onl ine learn ing and stu dy each week. Try not to deviate from these set t imes.

- Se t c le a r g o a ls on what you want to achieve, by when, to ensu re you achieve you r course outcomes.

- E n g a g e i n t h e C o u rs e Fo r u m . The Course Forum in your course enables you to engage with your faci l itator and fel low students. It is an important opportunity to share your learning experiences and reflect on the course materia ls . By actively part icipating in the Course Forum, you wi l l become part of the v irtual community. This acts as an important support network as you progress in your studies.

- FA Q s . Frequently asked questions are avai lable wi thin each course and uni t area.

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STUDENT SUPPORT OPTIONS

The ICT40815 - Certi ficate IV in Dig ita l Media Technologies cou rse can be both academical ly and personal ly challenging. Learner support is avai lable to assist you with academic wri ting and referencing, t ime management, study plans, general study tips and goal sett ing.

Counselling and APPLICATIONS services

At TAFE Digital you are more than just a number to us. We provide a Counsell ing and Career Services website developed by professional counsel l ing and careers staff with comprehensive information and resources to help you with your study, career development or personal issues. Access to online services means there is a wealth of personal , health and study information at your f ingert ips .

Tutoring Assistance

Stuck writ ing an assignment or general course work? Get unstuck with Studiosity.

When you have a writ ing, grammar, research, referencing or other study quest ion, sign in at https:/ /studiosity.com/connect/users – use your DEC username, the same user name as you use to sign into TAFE Digital .

Real-l i fe, on-demand experts wi l l help you with your quest ion. You can even get help with essentia l bridging knowledge for maths, science and business studies.

You can also share a f i le in real-time for feedback on your writ ing or to d iscuss tables, diagrams and charts .

Smart Study Guide

This resource is for students at TAFE NSW. I t is a referencing guide adapted from the Harvard referencing style . The Smart Study Guide aims to help you succeed in your course and achieve your goals . This guide includes useful t ips to develop your ski l ls in t ime management, researching, note taking and referencing. Download your free guide

Library Services TAFE Digital’s ful l l ibrary services are just a c l ick away, whether you are studying near a campus or far away

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BEFORE YOU ENROL

Al l students participating in Nat ional ly Recognised Training in Austral ia need to have a Unique Student Identi fier, or USI .

How to get a USI

It is free and easy for you to create your own USI online at usi .gov.au. Your local Customer Service office can also provide further information and assistance. I f you already have your USI you can enrol with TAFE Digital .

For more information on the USI c lick here

HOW TO ENROL

http://usi.gov.au/http://tafenow.com.au/usihttp://www.tafenow.com.au/mailto:study@tafenow.com.au

TAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AUTAFEDIGITAL.EDU.AUCOMPLETION OF YOUR COURSETYPES OF ROLESYear 10 or equivalent OR relevant qualifications OR relevant vocational experience.MINIMUM AGEENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Counselling and APPLICATIONS servicesTutoring AssistanceSmart Study GuideLibrary ServicesHow to get a USI