The Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in website design and/or administration either as an independent ICT specialist or as part of a team. The qualification has a strong ICT base with the potential for inclusion of a range of broader design and multimedia units to suit particular needs.

Design Stream: This role involves designing and constructing web pages and creating the look and feel of the site. The design role’s objective is to create, in consultation with the client, the flow or ‘story’ of the website and how information will be displayed. From a technical perspective, designers will make use of graphical knowledge, knowledge of specific technologies and various platforms, creative flair and ability to put down an image, layout and design skills, technical knowledge of hardware, software and specific web languages.
Administration Stream: Depending on the level of responsibility and the particular job role involved, an administration stream graduate would be expected to manage the various technical aspects of the website including technical performance analysis and reporting, development of protocols for transferring content, maintenance of standards and security, building basic sites and creating basic script and other technical elements for a website.

How Will You Benefit
The Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) will focus upon a number of areas, depending on the electives chosen, and include:

Website Conceptualisation and Design
Cascading Style Sheets and Web Authoring
Dynamic Functionality and Scripting
Web Traffic and Network Testing Procedures
Basic Website Security
Communication skills and techniques
Client Communication and problem solving
Team Dynamics in an IT Environment
Interpretaion of technical manuals
Installation and System Methodology Development
Project management skills
Time management skills

Career Prospects
Careers may vary and is dependant on the specialist stream chosen, however possible specialist job roles on completion of the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Websites) include Games Designer, Internet Webmaster, Multimedia Content Author, Multimedia Graphic Designer, Online Producer, Web Applications Developers, Web Developer/Technical Writer, Web Development Officer, Web Graphic Designer, Webmaster, Webmaster/Assistant, Website Coordinator, website or web administrator.