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A TAFE NSW vocational pathway allows you to carefully plan your study to achieve your career goals. This pathway allows you to study the Diploma of Information Technology (1 Year) and the Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering) (2 Years).
When you apply for these courses together, you can apply for your Student Visa to cover the duration of your study.
CRICOS Code: 095516G | National Code: NOCODE
The Diploma of Information Technology is a higher education qualification that will prepare you for employment in entry-level roles in the Information Technology (IT) industry.
You will gain introductory knowledge in computing, programming, databases, internetworking as well as the critical thinking and communication skills that you will need as an IT professional.
Gain core industry knowledge as well as practical workplace skills like technical report and presentation creation, so you graduate with a diverse set of professional skills.
Upon completion of this higher education diploma, you will be eligible to receive 1 year advanced standing in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber and Network Security) or the Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering).
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Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
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Liverpool | Feb, Jul | $25,880 AUD |
Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $25,880 AUD |
Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
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Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $26,720 AUD |
CRICOS Code: 095515J | National Code: NOCODE
The Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering) equips you with the essential knowledge and technical skills to design, implement and manage 'big data' systems and the infrastructure that supports them.
You will develop practical expertise in data analysis, machine learning, AI engineering, data security, cloud computing (AWS and Microsoft Azure), and emerging database technologies, enabling you to create and deliver real-world data solutions. The qualification and experience you gain from this course will position you to meet the growing demand for professionals who can design data-driven IT solutions and manage complex data ecosystems.
At TAFE NSW we have strong partnership arrangements with industry partners such as Cisco, AWS, Microsoft, and Red Hat, NDG Oracle, {Palo Alto, Juniper, and CompTIA.
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Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
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Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $66,960 AUD |
Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
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Meadowbank | Feb, Jul | $69,120 AUD |
It is important that your chosen study pathway is right for you. All courses have requirements for your application which help determine your suitability for a course. At TAFE NSW we want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.