LEVEL 4
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ESSENTIALS)
Annual tuition fees $3,500 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)
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 entrylevel support roles including business support, retail roles, and support roles within the IT profession.
Career opportunities
Programme overview
Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert, Waitākere Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 16 weeks
• Further study in computing systems • Support IT roles in business or retail
Highlights • This programme is great preparation for the Bachelor of Computing Systems (see pg. 11) • A good mix of practical and theory-based learning • Flipped classroom model: class time will primarily be used for planning, problemsolving, hands-on experimentation, discussion and feedback. • You’ll 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.
In this certificate programme, you’ll learn the essential knowledge and concepts of computer hardware, networks, web design, user experience, databases and software development to develop web applications. You’ll also improve your computer literacy and problem-solving skills, learn in small, interactive groups, and further your knowledge of current software applications.
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
Academic 1. 32 credits at NCEA Level 1 including 10 numeracy and 12 English credits 2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts 3. Four years’ secondary education It’s recommended you also hold appropriate assessment standards in Digital Technologies Level 2.
English If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following: • Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available (see unitec.ac.nz/ english).
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There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.
Other options: If you don’t meet these requirements, you’ll need one of the following: • A pass in two subjects in New Zealand School Certificate • New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3) • Evidence you’re eligible for special or discretionary admission For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/computing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international
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