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    Course summary

    Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Programming)
    Hornsby

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Part Time

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    4th Feb 2026

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    On campus

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    4th Dec 2026

    Course duration Time required to complete this course.

    12 months

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    • This course can be completed as part of a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

    • That you have achieved a Certificate IV in Information Technology as evidenced by a copy of your certificate or transcript, OR

    • That you have recent or current work experience in the Information Technology programming field as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer or your resume

    Note:

    • Before your first day of class you must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 4 across the five bands of literacy and 4 across one band of numeracy. This helps us to determine that your skills match the demands of the course, to direct you to an alternative study option or to provide you with the appropriate support for your success. Your teacher will let you know when this must be completed.

    Additional requirements

    To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

    • Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming) or its equivalent, as evidenced by a copy of your certificate or transcript

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you:

    • Commitment and drive to manage a heavy course load

    • Adequate time to complete course work and additional study outside of class hours

    • Access to a desktop PC, laptop or equivalent computing device and a strong internet connection

    • If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.

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    Next steps

    • Complete your application through our online portal. A teacher will assess your application to offer you a place if you meet the entry requirements for the course.

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