Information Technology – Programmer

Traineeship

What IT Programmers do

  • Assist systems analysts and / or designers with research and documenting computer users’ needs
  • Examine objectives and problems specified by analysts and / or designers
  • Assist translation of the solutions provided by systems designers into detailed program specifications
  • Prepare reports and notes for programmers, users of the system and support services workers
  • Partake in program design activities such as definition of data and error message arrangements
  • Modify, fix and test document programs to correct errors or to enhance a program’s capabilities
  • Prepare reports for computer equipment suppliers, systems designers, programmers and computer operators on the status, operation and maintenance of system software

Your chances of success will be better if you have...

  • School Certificate Maths
  • Technical mind and aptitude
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good oral and communication skills
  • Willingness to update knowledge on technological changes

The Future

  • Employment for minimum of one year
  • Employment areas include: IT-specific industries or in any industries requiring IT expertise

Specialisation

Who to Contact for more information and advice?

Group Training Organisation

Phone / Fax

Email / Website

Address

Regions Serviced

WorkVentures Group Training Ltd

T (02) 9282 6995

F (02) 9281 4397

tom.mckay@workventures.com.au

www.workventures.com.au

Level 10

418a Elizabeth St

Surry Hills

NSW 2010

Sydney Metropolitan Area

Information Technology – Traineeships

Entry

Education / Training

Career Prospects

Articulation


Certificate II



Nil

Information Technology

Technician providing basic diagnostic and computer office support.

Information Technology Certificate III, IV and Diploma



Certificate III



SC

or equivalent

Information Technology

(General, Network Administration)

Diagnostic Support Technician

Information Technology Certificate III, IV and Diploma Courses

SC

or equivalent

Information Technology

(Software Applications)

Software Support Officer

Information Technology Certificate III, IV and Diploma Courses



Certificate IV



SC

or equivalent

Information Technology

(Client Support)

PC Support Technician, Client Support Technician

Information Technology

(System Administration) Diploma

SC

or equivalent

Information Technology

(Database Administration)

Database Support Manager

Information Technology Certificate II, III, IV and Diploma Courses

SC

or equivalent

Information Technology

(Help Desk)

Help Desk Support Person

Information Technology Certificate II, III, IV & Diploma Courses.

Business & Public Administration

Certificate II, III & IV

Telecommunications Call Centre Courses

SC

or equivalent

Information Technology

(Network Management)

Computer Network Manager

Information Technology (Network Engineering) Diploma

SC

or equivalent

Information Technology (Programming)

Computer Programmer

Information Technology Certificate IV & Diploma Courses

SC

or equivalent

Information Technology

(Technical Support)

Computer Technician

Information Technology

(Systems Administration) Diploma

SC

or equivalent

Information Technology

(Systems Analysis and Design)

System Analyst, System Designer

Other Information Technology Certificate IV or Diploma courses



Diploma / Advanced Diploma



IT Cert IV or equivalent

Information Technology

(Software Development

Network Engineer

Related University Degree

IT Cert IV or equivalent

Information Technology

(Software Development)

Programmer, Software Developer, Analyst or Applications Programmer.

Information Technology Diploma Courses

IT Cert IV or equivalent

Information Technology

(Systems Administration)

Computer Systems Administrator, Analyst.

Related University Degree

HSC

Information Technology

(Business Analysis)

Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, System Designer, Software Designer, Analyst / Programmer

Other Diploma courses in information Technology

HSC

or equivalent

Information Technology

(Network Engineering)

Network Engineer, Network Administrator Project Manager

Related University Degree


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