WEB DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN

New Zealand Diploma

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN WEB DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN (Level 5)

Our Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design is our entry level Software Development course. Our course is designed to take you from any level of knowledge and give you the skills you need to gain an entry level IT job or study further. In this course you will:

 

  • Develop skills in C# programming, using design principles and Figma for UI/UX design.
  • Master front-end development with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and React.
  • Gain expertise in back-end development using SQL, ASP.NET, and MVC
  • Implement Selenium for comprehensive web testing and quality assurance.
  • Apply Agile methodologies for systematic development.
  • Utilize DevOps practices for efficient continuous integration and deployment.

What is a Junior Web Developer?

Web developers design, test, and maintain websites and web applications. They also document user and business requirements and analyse software testing results. They play a key role in every stage of the Web Development Life Cycle, collaborating closely with their team throughout.

Level 5 Web Development Opportunities
The Level 5 Diploma in Web Development is designed to help our learners gain the working knowledge and basic understanding of Front-End and Back-End Development. It’s perfect for anyone wanting to become a Junior Web Developer.

There are no mandatory prerequisites for this qualification. Learners enrolling are recommended to hold one of the following qualifications, or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.

  • NCEA Level 2 or 3
  • New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) (Level 4)
  • New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5)
  • Age: Applicants must be 17 years or more if domestic and 18 years or older if international.
Education Pathways
Graduates may progress to further study in IT or the web design area,. This may include:
  • New Zealand Diploma in Software Development (Level 6) [Ref: 2604]
  • New Zealand Diploma in Web Design and Production (Level 6) [Ref: 2645]
  • New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 6) with strands in Business Analysis, User Experience, IT Project Management, Information Systems Innovation, and Data Analysis [Ref: 2603]

Further education pathways include higher level IT-related or web design qualifications and industry certifications.

Industry Pathways
We have a team of Industry Pathways Managers whose primary role is to bridge the gap between our New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology and the IT industry.

For our Level 5 graduates, gaining employment as an entry-level Web Developer is paramount. We pride ourselves on having the best connections in the industry and being able to provide the industry with technically sound, hard-working, and certified graduates. Here are just a few of the roles you could gain:
  • Back-End Developer
  • Front-End Developer
  • Web Designer (Entry Level)
  • Software Developer(Entry Level)
During this one year New Zealand diploma course you will:

Term 1:
  • Master C# fundamentals and programming principles.
  • Develop user-friendly interfaces using HCI principles and Figma.
  • Analyse user needs and design responsive web interfaces.
  • Enhance web application UX through best practices and UI design.

Term 2:
  • Utilise Agile methodologies for systematic web development.
  • Design responsive web solutions with HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
  • Translate stakeholder needs into software solutions.
  • Apply secure coding practices and ensure web application integrity.

Term 3:
  • Administer databases and integrate them into web applications.
  • Develop web applications using ASP.NET MVC and CRUD operations.
  • Create technical and user documentation for software solutions.
  • Design and execute tests to validate software functionality.

Term 4:
  • Develop test plans and execute various testing techniques.
  • Implement professional and ethical IT management practices.
  • Understand Treaty of Waitangi principles in IT.
  • Apply DevOps practices for continuous integration and deployment.

Level: 5

Credits: 120

Duration: 1 Year

NZQA Approved: Yes

IT Pathway: Software Development

Next Intake: January 2025

Study Options: Onsite, Fulltime

Campus: Newmarket, Auckland

Domestic Pricing:

  • $10,340.00

International Pricing:

  • Please contact us
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