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Frontend Developers work on project teams creating and maintaining complex websites. They are responsible for the user interface of a website and control the way users and web visitors interact with the system. Their focus is on the structure and stability of a website — and should not be confused with web designers (who focus on aesthetics and visual appeal).
As a Frontend Developer you’ll need to be fluent in a number of web programming languages — HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby, Python — and also be able to work to a project brief. Liaising with clients, web designers, and backend developers will also be part of your job.
There are 4 courses available for people who want to become a Frontend Developer.
Possible job outcomes:
Become an expert coder with the ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Programming). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to write scripts for software applications, automate processes, and develop mobile apps in a range of different programming languages. Working with the latest technologies you’ll graduate a confident programmer ready for client work or part of the ICT team. Enquire now for the most up-to-date list of study units, course outcomes, and enrolment centres..
Average duration: 12 months.
Become a professional web developer with the ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology (Web Development). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to design a range of web layouts then transfer the content to client websites. The course also covers essential programming, SEO, web hosting, and creating markup language documents. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, study units, and enrolment centres..
Become an IT leader specialising in front end web development with the ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Front End Web Development). This nationally recognised diploma delivers a mix of business administration, leadership, and web development technical skills. The course covers: IT team leadership, cyber security best practices, ensuring ICT needs are aligned with the strategic direction of the organisation, working with clients and customers, designing user experience solutions, building dynamic websites and complex web page layouts, working with CSS. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, IT competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
The Certificate IV in Information Technology (Front-End Web Design) is ideal for those interested in a career designing engaging websites that drive revenue for modern, digital businesses. Whether you are new to web design and want to learn this in-demand skill, or if you want to complement your existing web development experience with design skills, this course will prepare you to design and create cutting edge web designs for new and established businesses that need to attract customers online. You will develop sought-after skills in HTML, CSS and SASS/CSS, JavaScript, React and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). Enquire now for the full list of study units, vendor certifications, and your eligibility for subsidised training..
In Australia, a full time Frontend Developer generally earns $1,596 per week ($82,992 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience and technical expertise you can expect a higher salary than people who are new in the role.
There are approximately 8,600 Frontend Developers employed in Australia right now, and several thousand jobs are expected to open up over the next 5 years. Frontend Developers are employed by IT specialist firms as well as corporate enterprises, private businesses, government departments, and community service organisations across all industries and employment sectors.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
To get started as a professional Frontend Developer, you’ll need technical experience and a portfolio of completed websites. The Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies, Certificate IV in Programming, and the Diploma of Website Development will also help. These qualifications take 6-12 months to complete.
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Here are some potential career pathways within website development. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Website Development
Junior Web Developer
$960 weekly pay
QA Tester
Software Tester
Frontend Developer
$1,250 weekly pay
Web Developer
Full Stack Developer
$1,500 weekly pay
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