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National code: ICT50220
Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming) at St Leonards
Course information
On campusLearn in a face-to-face environment at a TAFE NSW campus.
Information Technology (Game Programming)Course specialisation
Full Time16+ hours per week.
4 monthsTime required to complete this course.
18 Jul 2022First day of attendance online or on campus.
2 Dec 2022Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
20 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
10 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Course fees
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Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with Day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, research tasks, assignments
Skills assessments: projects, case studies
Practical skills assessments: testing games and interactive media under observation
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Portfolio of work
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry 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.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 20 units of competency, including 6 core and 14 speciality units.
Core units - 6
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisationICTICT517
Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practicesBSBXCS402
Originate and develop conceptsBSBCRT512
Lead and facilitate a teamBSBXTW401
Course delivery
Studying on Campus
Learn in person, on a TAFE NSW campus. Depending on your course, your classroom could include purpose-built spaces like art studios, mechanical workshops, laboratories or bakeries. When you study on campus, you will receive a timetable of when you need to be on campus to attend.
St Leonards
Located on the Pacific Highway within walking distance of St Leonards station, TAFE NSW St Leonards neighbours the Royal North Shore hospital and Fox Sports studios.
While also featuring some fantastic views of Sydney harbour and the CBD, TAFE NSW St Leonards is an innovative campus that provides students with cutting edge tools, equipment and facilities to fully prepare you for real-world job opportunities.
Campus address
213 Pacific Highway St Leonards 2065
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
St Leonards Station is 1300 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Film and television training studios
Hair, Beauty and Make-Up Academy
Three centres of excellence: Digital Media, Health and Information Technology
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au