2001 Swinburne Undergraduate and TAFE Course Guide

Computing and Information Technology – TAFE
Computer Science
Computer Systems
Computing and Information Technology – TAFE
Course title
Advanced Diploma of Computer Science
(Multimedia/Instrumentation/Software Development)
Diploma of Computer Science
Certificate IV in Computer Science
Duration
Advanced Diploma: two years full-time.
Diploma: one year full-time.
Certificate IV: six months full-time.
Location
Hawthorn.
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian
Year 12 or its equivalent with preference given to
students with passes in Units 3 and 4 –
Mathematical Methods. Students without this unit
will be given consideration but may be required to
complete additional bridging subjects. Mature age,
non-VCE applicants will be considered on individual
applications and an interview if necessary.
Application procedure
VTAC or direct to Swinburne for mid-year intake.
VTAC code: 77301
Course overview
This course is specifically designed to provide
students with the skills needed for a wide range of
positions in technology based industries including
data acquisition and control, network and systems
management, programming and multimedia.
Career opportunities
Advanced Diploma: graphical user interface design,
web page design, multimedia authoring, CD
presentation, object oriented programmer in Java,
C++, visual basic, data acquisition and sensor
design.
Diploma: design and implementation of
software/hardware, installation and maintenance of
local area networks, technical support to Web
design, application of 3D design.
Certificate IV: assistants to practitioners, technical
support, installation and maintenance, consulting,
sales and training programs.
Successful completion of the course may also
allow Pathways to one of Swinburne’s degree
programs.
Further information
Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries)
Industrial Science Department
Tel: (03) 9214 5161
Course title
Diploma in Computer Systems
Certificate IV in Computer Systems
Certificate II in Computer Systems
Duration
Diploma: two years full-time or equivalent parttime.
Certificate IV: one and a half years full-time or
equivalent part-time.
Certificate II: six months full-time or equivalent
part-time.
Location
Croydon, Hawthorn, Wantirna (Certificate II only).
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian
Year 12 or its equivalent, or mature age.
2001 VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2 –
Mathematical Methods or any two mathematics
at Units 3 and 4.
Application procedure
VTAC (Diploma/Certificate IV full-time) or direct to
Swinburne for part-time and Certificate II.
VTAC code: 70011 (Croydon)
77341 (Hawthorn)
Course overview
This course is designed to provide a sound
background and application of hardware and
software components of modern computing
systems including network techniques.
Advanced Diploma: contains components enabling
students to gain advanced levels of operation in
one of the three streams: Multimedia,
Instrumentation, Software Development (or a
combination if desired). The multimedia stream
offers additional fundamental principles of 3D
animation, modelling, sound and image editing and
CD authoring techniques. The instrumentation
stream has an emphasis on applied science and
information retrieval and analysis in a physical
laboratory environment. The software development
stream offers extensive business application
development, networking and object oriented
programming.
Diploma: the emphasis of the Diploma is to provide
the student with advanced skills relating to current
industry standards. Major studies include:
Programming in Pascal and C++, Introduction to
Networking, Principles of Multimedia Design and
Animation.
Certificate IV: contains the introductory areas of
computer science studies providing students with
the fundamental skills required by the industry.
Major studies include: information technology with
animation, WWW design, hardware systems design,
elementary maths, electronics and physics.
Career opportunities
Diploma: technical officer or senior computer
technician, computer network technician, training
instructor, and technical support.
Certificate IV: technician or service personnel who
perform maintenance, diagnosis, repair customer
liaison, and directs technical assistants.
Certificate II: technical assistant who performs
assembly, installation and tests tasks under
direction.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Diploma are eligible for Associate
membership of the Institution of Engineers,
Australia.
Further information
Tel: 1300 368 777 (general enquiries)
Computing and Electrotechnology Department
Tel: (03) 9214 8875 (Hawthorn)
Manufacturing, Electrical, Electronics and
Automotive Department
Tel: (03) 9213 6690 (Croydon/Wantirna)
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