New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials)

Certificate

Learn the essential knowledge and concepts of computer hardware, networks, web design, user experience, databases and software development to develop web applications, in this Certificate programme.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$3,300 per year

International Fees

$12,900 per year

About this course

This certificate provides you with internationally relevant skills and knowledge, which are transferable across a range of disciplines within IT. These are essential for working in a number of entry-level support roles including business support, retail roles, and support roles within the IT profession.

Improve your computer literacy and problem solving skills. Learn in small, interactive groups and further your knowledge of current software applications.

Highlights

This programme is great preparation for the Bachelor of Computing Systems
A good mix of practical and theory based learning
Flipped classroom model: class time will primarily be used for planning, problem-solving, hands on experimentation, discussion and feedback
You will be encouraged to use time outside the classroom for individual reflection and researching topics and ideas
Extra maths support: if you need help with maths, we provide extra tutorials

Entry requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts

2. A minimum of 4 years of secondary education

3. Completed NCEA Level 1

4. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't meet these requirements? We also accept:

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals) (Level 2); or
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) (Level 2); or
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3); or
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3); or
Provide equivalent Certificate in Computing; or
Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

Recommended: hold appropriate assessment standards in Digital Technologies Level 2.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Study locations

Mt Albert

Waitakere

Career pathways

- Further study in computing systems - Support role in business or retail

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