NSW Coding Traineeship:


ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
(Back End Web Development) Traineeship


Study the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology Course and learn coding. This is a software development course, teaching you the skills required to work in the field of software development/engineering, website development and AI programming.

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Course fee: $14,000
Traineeship Student fee: $0.00 - Traineeship training in priority qualifications is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments (Commencement in 2026, Eligible students only).

At present, the subsidised traineeship student fee is $0.00 for ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology. There are no additional fees for this course.


Training in ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology is deemed by the NSW Government to be training in a priority qualification. Training in this qualification as a Traineeship is fee-free and fully funded by the NSW and Commonwealth governments, for enrolment and commencement before 31 December 2026.

Your eligibility for fee free traineeship training. This is subject to meeting conditions for eligibility set by the NSW government and Equinim College.
Course Description

The ICT50220Diploma of Information Technology is an Australian nationally recognised course. This is a software development course teaching the practical skills of coding to work in the field of software development/engineering.

Subjects:
1. Front End Web Development
2. Working with Clients and Industry
3. Back End Web Development
4. Deployment and Hosting
5. Privacy and Security
6. Blockchain
7. Artificial Intelligence (AI/Machine learning)


Our course is practical and will teach you real coding skills,relevant to the industry. By the end of this course you will be able to codewebsites and applications! These skills are highly sought after and our course is very practical infocus. We strive to provide the best quality.

Study Method: Trainer-Led Online Course
Enrolment Period:
Closes 15th of April 2026

Core Achieved Skills

- Front End Web Development (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap)
- Back End Web Development (JavaScript, Python, Django, ExpresJS)
- Database and Data Management (MySQL, NoSQL, PHPMyAdmin)
- Hosting and Deployment (GITHub, Servers, Domains)
- Blockchain (Blockchain networks, Smart Contracts)
- Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning)
- Working with Clients (Rules, Briefs, Design, Feedback and Reviews)
- Systems Administration
Careers in Information Technology:

Information Technology is not just an industry. It is a language and foundation that the world of today is built upon. No longer are these skills specialised, they affect the everyday life of every person and the need for people who understand this new foundation is massive. Information Technology affects every business, every industry, every life on this planet. Once you learn the skills the career and life options are endless. Welcome to the building blocks of the future.

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NSW Traineeship Information

Traineeship Eligibility:
- Be a new entrant trainee* (see below).
- On campus students: 18 years or older. For online students please contact us.
- No longer at school.
- Live or work in NSW.
- Australian citizen, Permanent Resident, humanitarian visa holder or NZ citizen.  

Traineeship Process:
The traineeship onboarding process is simple and we will support you through all the steps.
Step 1. Speak with us and discuss course options and potential
Step 2. Workplaceand employee (trainee) speak to discuss traineeship potential
Step 3. Set up a training contract with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider: the contract is between the employer, the trainee, and the AASN – we will support with this.
Step 4. We set up a training plan, which reflects what has been agreed in the contract,and is approved and signed by the employer, the trainee and us. The training plan is sent to the AASN for registration.
Step 5. Commence employment and your learning course with us.

*What is a new entrant traineeship
Smart & Skilled funding is only available for new entrant traineeships in NSW. A new entrant has been employed by their traineeship employee for:
o  less than 3 months full time or full-time equivalent part-time or casual;
o  less than 12 months as a part-time or part-time equivalent casual employee; or
o  less than 12 months in a combination of part-time, casual and full-time (or equivalent).

EQC Institute always uses its best endeavours to ensure our website is up to date. However,as Government funding requirements and availability can be changed at any time,we cannot guarantee that the course listed as qualifying for government subsidies on our website will have subsidised places available at the time of your inquiry. Please check availability and eligibility criteria with our team on 1800 338 883 or at info@equinimcollege.com.
What are the course subjects?

1. Front End Web Development
2. Working with Clients and Industry
3. Back End Web Development
4. Deployment and Hosting
5. Privacy and Security
6. Blockchain
7. Artificial Intelligence (AI/Machine learning)

What are the units?

We’ve made your units very easy to study by grouping them under  subjects, so you have less doubling up and your study is more efficient  and meaningful.

CORE UNITS
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation
ICTICT532 Apply IP, ethics and privacy in ICT environments
ICTSAS527 Manage client problems

ELECTIVE UNITS
ICTWEB513 Build dynamic websites
ICTWEB519 Develop complex web page layouts
ICTWEB520 Develop complex cascading style sheets
ICTDBS507 Integrate databases with websites
ICTPRG553 Create and develop REST APIs
ICTPRG554 Manage data persistence using noSQL data stores
ICTWEB522 Develop website information architecture
ICTWEB525 Implement quality assurance process for websites
ICTWEB514 Create dynamic web pages
ICTICT527 Develop and maintain blockchain solutions
ICTAII401 Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning
ICTAII501 Automate work tasks using machine learning
ICTAII502 Train and evaluate machine learning models
ICTAII503 Build natural language processing models and pipelines

What kind of work could I do when I graduate?

On completion of the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualification you will be equipped with a variety of sought after skills. The world of Information Technology is rapidly growing and expanding, with many industries now requiring those possessing a variety of IT skills to become part of their team.

Industries where Information Technology professionals are sought after include:
- Finance and insurance
- Education- Manufacturing
- Telecommunications
- Data processing and hosting
- Web and software developing
- Programming
- Analytics
- And many more

What are the education entry requirements?

There are no prior qualifications required before entering this diploma.

Course Details
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Duration:
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Subjects:
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Study Method:
Trainer-Led Fully Online
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Level:
Nationally Accredited Diploma
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Enrolment Period:
Closes 15th of April 2026
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EQC Institute's ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology qualifies for articulation with credit into a number of university Bachelor programs.
This means our students can progress into approved programs with credit up to 1 year, and in a number of cases direct entry into Year 2 (depending on the university).

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