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ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
(Back End Web Development)
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 software developer/engineering, website development and AI programming.
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Course fee: $8,900 Subsidies available for WA Residents
Eligible students will pay $0 in course fees in 2026
Click here to see if you're eligible.
Study Method: Trainer-Led Online Classes
Enrolment Period: Closes 30th of March 2026
The Department of Training and Workplace Development have completely subsidised the IT course fee cost through their Jobs and Skills WA program. Eligible Western Australian residents may enrol into the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology course through the Priority Industry Training Fee-Free program, and the Participation – Work Readiness Program. Both programs are an initiative of the Western Australia Government.
Eligible students will pay $0 in course fees in 2026
Click here to see if you're eligible.
Study Method: Trainer-Led Online Classes
Enrolment Period: Closes 30th of March 2026
The Department of Training and Workplace Development have completely subsidised the IT course fee cost through their Jobs and Skills WA program. Eligible Western Australian residents may enrol into the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology course through the Priority Industry Training Fee-Free program, and the Participation – Work Readiness Program. Both programs are an initiative of the Western Australia Government.
Course Description
The ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Back End Web Development) is an Australian nationally recognised course. This is a software development course teaching the practical skills of coding to become a software developer/engineer.
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 code websites and applications! These skills are highly sought after and our industry research suggests that not many places have the capacity to teach this level of information application. We strive to provide the best quality in all that we deliver.
Core Achieved Skills
- Front End Web Development (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Tailwind)
- Back End Web Development (JavaScript, Python, Django, Express.JS)
- Database and Data Management (MySQL, NoSQL, MyAdmin)
- Hosting and Deployment (GITHub, Vercel, 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. Its 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 effects 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.
Searches from Seek show (as 05/01/26)
Over 2,080 jobs advertised for - Information Technology
Over 1,085 jobs advertised for - Software Developer
Over 2,812 jobs advertised for - IT Support
Searches from Seek show the average annual salary for Software Developer jobs in Australia ranges from $85,000 to $105,000 according to Seek 2026.
Click Here View Salary Research
Information Technology is not just an industry. Its 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 effects 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.
Searches from Seek show (as 05/01/26)
Over 2,080 jobs advertised for - Information Technology
Over 1,085 jobs advertised for - Software Developer
Over 2,812 jobs advertised for - IT Support
Searches from Seek show the average annual salary for Software Developer jobs in Australia ranges from $85,000 to $105,000 according to Seek 2026.
Click Here View Salary Research
Government Subsidy in WA
Priority Industry Training Program
The Priority Industry Training Program operates under Jobs & Skills WA. Under this program, Equinim College is approved to offer funding to eligible Existing Workers in Western Australia.
Participation – Work Readiness Program
The Participation – Work Readiness Program operates under Jobs & SkillsWA. Under this program, Equinim College is approved to offer funding to eligible JobSeekers in Western Australia.
Course fees (applicable to both programs):
The course fee is the fee you pay as the student. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the course fee is completely subsidised by the WA Government under the Priority Industry Training, or Participation Work Readiness, Fee Free Program. If you enrol and commence in the Fee Free Program on or before 31 December 2026, you are entitled to a fee-free arrangement each year over the entire duration of your course*.
*The Student tuition fees are indicative only and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment and WA Government requirements. Additional fees may apply such as Student service and resource fees.
General eligibility criteria for WA Government funding:
To be eligible for WA Government funding for this course, you must:
o Reside in Western Australia; and
o Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia; or an eligible visa holder, as outlined below; and
o Not have an active apprenticeship/traineeship contract registered on WAAMS.
Eligible visas include the following sub classes:
o Holders of a sub-class 300, 309, 444, 445, 461, 785, 790 or 820 visa;
o Secondary holders of a temporary visa of sub-class 188, 457, 482, 489, 491 or 494 visa;
o Holders of a Bridging Visa E (sub-classes 050 and 051) where the visa holder has made a valid application for a visa of sub-class 785 or 790;
o Ukraine citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449 or 786;
o Afghan citizens who are holders of a visa sub-class 449; and
o Holders of a bridging visa who are eligible to work and who have made a valid application for a subclass 866.
Additional program specific eligibility criteria:
O Priority Industry Training: qualify as an Existing Worker (working 20 hours or more per week)
O Participation – Work Readiness: qualify as a Job Seeker (unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week)
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?
There are 7 subjects in the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
UNIT OF STUDY 1 (Trimester 1)
Subject 1. Front End Web Development
Subject 2. Working with Clients and Industry
UNIT OF STUDY 2 (Trimester 2)
Subject 3. Back End Web Development
Subject 4. Deployment and Hosting
UNIT OF STUDY 3 (Trimester 3)
Subject 5. Privacy and Security
Subject 6. Blockchain
Subject 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
Level: Nationally Accredited Diploma
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Enrolment Period:Closes 30th of March 2026
Course Fee: Fee-Free* Eligible Students
Study Method: 100% Online
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Subjects
Subject 1:
Front End Development
Front End Development
In this subject you will learn to use coding skills to create the user interface and maximise the user experience of a website. Create interactive web pages through the use of HTML, CSS & Bootstrap. Understand the structure, style and interactivity of web pages. Learn to optimise the performance and accessibility of a website, and explore the creative and technical problem solving skills of a Front End Web Developer!
Subject 2:
Working with Clients & Industry
Working with Clients & Industry
Learn to apply high level technical and specialised knowledge in assisting clients to support, manage and resolve problems. Learn the important interpersonal skills when working in groups and team to support the best outcomes for the organisation and project requirements.
Subject 3:
Back End Web Development
Back End Web Development
Learn how to create and deploy web applications using JavaScript, Python and other back end coding tools. In this subject you will learn the background information as well as practical application and be able to build real world usable tools. Connect a database and deploy your web application. In this subject you will learn how to use JavaScript, Python, Node JS, Express JS, MongoDB, REST API, Bcrypt, Node Package Manager and more.
Subject 4:
Deployment & Hosting
Deployment & Hosting
Learn and understand how to deploy web applications to servers.Understand how to configure domain names and DNS and manage hosting environments to make applications accessible and available to users around the world. Learn how to use a CI/CD including GitHub and DevOps and more.
Subject 5:
Privacy & Security
Privacy & Security
This subject explores the aspects of security and privacy across users, browsers, networks and more. Learn the practical application and need to know aspects of maintaining security and privacy. Learn to maintain professional and ethical conduct, as well as to ensure that personal information of stakeholders is handled in a confidential and professional manner.
Subject 6:
Blockchain
Blockchain
In this subject, dive into the interesting and useful world of blockchain and learn various blockchain solutions that can be uses in modern IT applications. Blockchain is a new area of IT with large future growth potential.
Subject 7:
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Learn how to identify opportunities where the automation of worktasks can be supported through the application of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL). Gain the necessary knowledge to improve organisational productivity using machine learning (ML) principles and techniques to support the automation of procedural tasks. Gain an understanding of how to train and evaluate the operations of machine learning (ML) models when processing previously unseen data, as well as developing and applying routine natural language processing (NLP) pipelines to decode, interpret and manipulate human speech and text.
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Where your learning can take you:
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).
Terms and conditions may apply at the relevant university and how to inquire with each university is listed below. Contact us for more information.
Curtin
University
University
1 year of credit - Start with direct entry into year 2 (eligible bachelor course).
Newcastle
University
University
1 year of credit - Start with direct entry into year 2 or 70 unit credits (eligible bachelor course)
Edith Cowan
University
University
1 year of credit - Start with direct entry into year 2 (eligible bachelor course).
Griffith
University
University
Case by Case basis. We will support you with your application