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Financial support
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for the Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming and Database Development) vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers
Course fees
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming and Database Development) will prepare you for the following roles.
Programmer
Programmers are the people who write the code behind your favourite computer software and smartphone apps. They write and modify programming code a...
Database Developer
A Database Developer programs database systems for a range of businesses and organisations. You’ll liaise with clients to determine their needs and...
Full Stack Developer
A Full Stack Developer creates digital applications for a range of purposes. You might operate using client software or server operations. Full Sta...
Database Administrator
Database Administrators specialise in data management and ensure that an organisation’s databases are secure and run efficiently. They work for lib...
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