About this role
Web Developers plan, produce and maintain websites using web programming languages, software applications, technologies and databases together with specifications of user needs, often in conjunction with other ICT Professionals such as Business Analysts, Web Designers and network and usability specialists.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Web Developer include:
- analyses, designs and develops internet sites applying a mixture of artistry and creativity with software programming and scripting languages and interfacing with operating environments
- communicates with network specialists regarding web-related issues, such as security and hosting web sites, to control and enforce internet and web server security, space allocation, user access, business continuity, web site backup and disaster recovery planning
- designs, develops and integrates computer code with other specialised inputs, such as image files, audio files and scripting languages, to produce, maintain and support web sites
- assists in analysing, specifying and developing internet strategies, web-based methodologies and development plans.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Web Developer
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Build digital and technical skills in IT support or web development to get job-ready for technology roles.
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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Diploma of Information Technology
ICT50220
Develop advanced IT skills in networking, cybersecurity and data management for the digital workforce.
- 1–2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available