Certificate in Applied Digital Technology Product Solutions (Level 6)

UPDATE 

Applications for 2021 are now closed. 

The delivery of this programme may change for 2022 intakes. 

If you have any questions or are keen to express interest in studying
this programme, please email [email protected] or phone 027 300 4014  

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Train and upskill in real work environments with clients and projects through our delivery partner Mission Ready.

In just ten weeks, you will be mentored by industry experts, get professionally certified and build your professional experience and portfolio to stand out as a future talent in the tech industry. 

You will: 

• gain real industry experience in your chosen tech profession
• work in a professional team 
• learn the latest professional and tech skills needed to successfully transition into a tech career.

This Otago Polytechnic training scheme is delivered under sub-contract with Mission Ready HQ. 

It's designed for those looking to extend their expertise through professional application of skills to gain highly-skilled jobs in the tech sector.

Career opportunities 

Our upcoming intakes provide live industry projects for those looking to gain mentored professional experience as a:

• Software Developer 
• User Experience (UX) Designer
• Data Analyst
• Business Analyst

What will I learn to do? 

This Training Scheme runs over ten weeks. You will be in a real workplace, as part of a team of experienced professionals, working on a real industry project. You’ll be supported by classroom sessions as a group, along with some online learning you will do on your own.

By the end of this training scheme, you’ll be able to:

• evaluate project requirements and apply relevant industry-standard best practices to the development of digital technology product solutions
• apply Agile and design thinking practices to successfully develop digital technology product solutions
• evaluate the ethical impact of, and apply ethical considerations to, the development of digital technology product solutions
• critically evaluate own personal management, collaboration and communication techniques when working on a technical project with internal and external stakeholders
• critically reflect on own experience working on an industry project.

What's the workload?

All study is highly structured, guided and self-directed and you will need to have good time management skills. As a full-time student you should typically aim for a minimum of 40 hours of study per week, for ten weeks. You will be required to engage with the online resources and activities, and complete assessments and work placement.

What could I study next?

After successfully completing this Training Scheme certificate, you will be in a great position to apply for our Bachelor of Information Technology.

Entry requirements 

• Applicants must be over 18 years of age, have the legal right to study in New Zealand and have either:
  • completed the Certificate in Digital Technology Product Solutions (Level 5) Training Scheme, or
  • provide evidence of equivalent qualifications and/or experience.
• Applicants must provide a CV along with their application. 
• All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Otago Polytechnic’s policy English Language Requirements for International Learners and those for whom English is an Additional Language applies. 

If English is not your first language, you must provide:

• New Zealand University Entrance, or  
• Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), or
• Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).

If you need to improve your English Language skills, Otago Polytechic offer a wide range of English programmes.

Pathways into the programme

• Certificate in Digital Technology Product Solutions (Level 5)

Selection criteria 

All eligible applicants will be interviewed by the admissions panel at Mission Ready to ensure they have the foundation skills required for success.

Additional costs 

• Travel, accommodation (if required) and food costs associated with attendance at classes.
  • Learners enrolled in the face-to-face option will travel to the teaching location site at their own expense. 
  • All learners (face-to-face and distance) will travel to their work placement sites at their own expense.
• Broadband internet access.
• A computer or laptop device.

Please advise on your application if you do not have access to internet or a computer / laptop. Loan devices may be made available in extenuating circumstances.

Useful resources/links 

• Stay ahead with Mission Ready HQ