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2 At Open Colleges, we are passionate about helping people from all walks of life to achieve their aspirations and dreams. For more than 100 years, we have been opening opportunities for people in all industries. Today, Open Colleges is blazing a new trail in online and distance education and becoming leader in next generation learning. Why study with Open Colleges? Freedom study where you want, when you want Our courses and learning materials have been designed specifically for open learning Our trainers are industry professionals with experience in supporting open learning students Our dedicated student support team is there to help you every step of the way Our virtual campus OpenSpace provides you with opportunities to interact with trainers and students.

3 of information technology ICT40315 Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies If you are looking for an exciting career in the world of web-technologies, you can now get a qualification that will provide you with highly sought after skills and will teach you how to build, develop and monitor websites. Combining the creative and technical aspects of web design and development, the Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies will provide you with a broad skillset, equipping you for a number of different careers including website assistant, digital media assistant, junior digital/web designer, website administrator and junior developer. During your studies you will gain a thorough introduction to the web, and you will learn how to design, plan and customise websites, as well as how to host and transfer content and how to create databases. The Certificate will also teach you front end basics, monitoring and maintenance and testing and compliance skills. COURSE DETAILS Course Number Delivery mode Course duration Assessments Qualification Nationally Recognised Awarded by POTENTIAL JOBS > Website assistant E1110IN Online Maximum 24 months Knowledge tests, projects, portfolios, written reports, demonstration and presentations Certificate IV Yes > Digital media assistant Open Colleges > Junior digital/web designer > Website administrator

4 ICT40315 Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies What you need to know about this course COURSE NUMBER E1110IN How is the course delivered? This course is delivered online. What is online learning? OpenSpace is Open Colleges online campus. Through OpenSpace you will: > Access your learning materials and assessments > Undertake and upload assessments > Engage and interact with your trainer > Participate in student discussions > Access your assessment grades and feedback > Access student support services. What learning materials are included with this course? The following resources are provided to you via OpenSpace: > Contextualised modules > Activities > Links to complementary digital platforms which allow you to practise your coding skills > Self-check quizzes > A range of discussion tools and online annotations How is the course assessed? During the course, you will undertake the following assessments: > Knowledge tests: - Oral questions - Short answer questions - Multiple choice questions - Scenario-based questions > Projects > Portfolios > Written reports > Demonstration > Presentations What about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. Open Colleges has developed an RPL application kit for this course. The Student Handbook, available on the Open Colleges website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact a course and careers advisor to discuss your RPL options. What is the duration of the course? The maximum duration for the course is 24 months. You ll need to allocate about 19 hours of study time per week to complete it within this time. This is a guide only the time taken to complete your course will depend on your level of skill and knowledge. What are the entry requirements for the course? Minimum Age Requirements You will need to be at least 18 years old. Education Requirements There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification. English Language Requirements This course requires learners to read online learner modules, undertake a range of task-driven assessments and engage in online discussions. Consequently, learners need to have an effective command of written and spoken English. As a guide we recommend that learners currently or have previously:

5 ICT40315 Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies > Been employed in a workplace for at least one year, where they predominantly use English language in verbal and written communications and/or; > Have successfully completed one year of study taught predominately in English language and/ or; > Have achieved an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination score of 5.5 during the past three years and/or; > Have achieved an overall pass score on our free Open Colleges Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool available on our website for a Certificate IV. Computing Requirements You will need access to a computer and the internet and you should have intermediate computing skills. All users: > Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent > Broadband internet connection (2Mb) > 2GB of RAM > CD-ROM or DVD drive > Adobe Reader XI or equivalent > Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher > Printer and associated software > Scanner and associated software > File compression software > Digital audio or video recording capability > Access to web browsers: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer (download if necessary) > Skype application (check visual and audio function) Specific requirements for Mac OS users: > Mac OS X v or higher (Mac OSX v10.6 recommended) > 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor (2GHz recommended). Specific requirements for Windows users: > Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 8 recommended) > 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor (2GHz recommended). Other requirements: Office equipment and resources including telephone, photocopier, scanner and printer. Audio-visual requirements You will need access to a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video and image files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smartphones include this technology. You will need access to software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc are available as a download from the internet. Software subscription You will be required to purchase an Adobe Creative Cloud membership (either monthly or yearly, at discounted student rate). The course specifically requires for you to use this software during Cluster 2: Design (Modules 4-6) however you may choose to extend your membership beyond this point if you are interested in refining your web content for all following assessments throughout the course. Skill Requirements To successfully complete this course, learners will require basic computing skills. This includes: > Creating, saving and editing Microsoft Office documents > Accessing and searching the internet > Downloading and saving documents from websites > Uploading documents through websites > Participating in online discussions > Compressing image files > Connecting digital cameras and downloading and storing images > Connecting digital video devices and downloading and storing videos. Physical requirements You will be required to operate office equipment and resources including telephone, photocopier, scanner and printer in a safe environment that includes an ergonomically sound computer workstation.

6 ICT40315 Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies What support services are available? During your studies with Open Colleges, you will have access to a comprehensive range of support services. These include: Academic support Your experienced trainers are available in OpenSpace to answer any questions you may have regarding the learning materials or assessments. Your program manager can also provide you with advice and support regarding the overall course. What qualification will I receive? Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised ICT40315 Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies from Open Colleges (Provider Number 90796). Student support The student support team is your one-stop service centre for all student administrative issues including enrolment, change of contact details, OpenSpace support, assessment results and certification. You can access the student support team in OpenSpace or by or phone. Learning support The learning support team is a dedicated team of specialists that provide you with a comprehensive induction to studying with Open Colleges as well as specific support if you encounter learning difficulties during your studies. Learning support resources, such as writing guides, are available in OpenSpace. You can access the learning support team via your trainer or the student support team. Peer support As a student of Open Colleges you can contact other students and your trainers to share ideas, study tips and information through Open Space. Your trainer will also use the discussions to provide relevant information such as articles and events in the information communication technology (ICT) environment. More information? The Student Handbook, available on the Open Colleges website, provides more detailed information on the support services available to students. We recommend that you read the Student Handbook prior to enrolling with us.

7 ICT40315 Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies Modules and units Once you are enrolled in this course, you will receive access to Module 1, which contains the first set of units for the course. When you have successfully completed those units, you ll be given access to the next module. Code Module 1 The Web 101 Unit Title and resources Module 2 ICTICT401 Determine and confirm client business requirements Module 3 ICTWEB401 Design a website to meet technical requirements Module 4 ICTWEB414 Design simple web page layouts Module 5 ICTICT420 Develop client user interface Module 6 ICTDMT401 Create visual design components for digital media Module 7 ICTWEB429 Create a markup language document to specification Modules 8 and 9 ICTWEB411 Produce basic client-side script for dynamic web pages Module 10 ICTWEB409 Develop cascading style sheets Module 11 ICTWEB424 Evaluate and select a web hosting service Module 12 ICTWEB403 Transfer content to a website using commercial packages Module 13 ICTDBS403 Create basic databases Module 14 ICTWEB425 Apply structured query language to extract and manipulate data Module 15 ICTWEB502 ICTWEB415 Create dynamic web pages Produce server-side script for dynamic web pages Module 16 ICTWEB402 Confirm accessibility of websites for people with special needs Module 17 ICTWEB422 Ensure website access and useability Module 18 BSBWHS304 Participate effectively in the WHS communication and consultation processes Module 19 ICTWEB417 Integrate social web technologies Module 20 ICTWEB416 Customise content management system Module 21 ICTWEB405 Monitor traffic and compile website traffic reports Module 22 ICTWEB404 Maintain website performance Module 23 ICTICT418 Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment For full course competency details visit

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9 Studying with Open Colleges Open Colleges provides you with the freedom to study where and when you want. We understand that our students are constantly juggling multiple priorities, so our unique learning approach has been specifically designed to enable you to fit education and training around your lifestyle. After you enrol with Open Colleges you will be provided with access to OpenSpace our cutting edge virtual campus. Here are some of the key features and benefits of OpenSpace: Access Access your learning materials, assessments, videos and additional online resources wherever you have an internet connection. You can also download your study guides, workbooks and assessments so that you can study wherever and whenever it suits you. Support Access the student support team using the online enquiry feature. OpenSpace also provides a detailed searchable database of Frequently Asked Questions, so that we can provide you with responses to many of the common queries. I would like to thank you for allowing me to study with you. This experience has opened my eyes to what I want to do for the rest of my life...i can t wait to receive my certificate! I have had nothing but good experiences with you. Letiesha Laidlaw, Open Colleges Student Connections Connect with your trainers, assessors and other students. You can participate in the lively student forums, or engage with your trainer. OpenSpace is also where you will submit your assessments and receive your grades. Knowledge OpenSpace is your link to Gale our extensive online library. Through Gale you will have access to millions of academic, magazine and newspaper articles from around the world.

10 How to Enrol Enrolling with Open Colleges is easy: Just visit our website, select your course and enter your contact details. One of our friendly Education Advisors will be in touch to coordinate your enrolment OR Enrol by phone. Just call one of our friendly Education Advisors on Need more information? We appreciate that choosing the right course is important. If you would like to discuss your education options, please do not hesitate to call our education team on or with your questions.