New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)
Delivered off-campus in partnership with Learner Me at their Gill Street Campus in New Plymouth. To enrol, click on the 'apply now' button. Gain internationally relevant transferable skills and knowledge across a range of disciplines within IT. Essential for working in a range of entry level support roles, this qualification provides a pathway from computing user qualifications to professional IT qualifications.
You will learn how to:
- Apply knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, applications, networks, storage and security to provide support for hardware and software resources and a foundation for infrastructure in the IT profession.
- Apply knowledge of database design, development, queries and management, to support organisational information systems requirements.
- Apply knowledge and concepts of business analysis, user experience and interface design, to create interactive digital media.
- Apply knowledge of programming fundamentals, mathematical and logical concepts that underpin computational thinking, and concepts of software development to write code and create simple applications.
- Apply industry relevant project management and planning tools and methodologies to meet the requirements of specified briefs.
- Apply appropriate professional and ethical principles and practices to comply with legal and organisational requirements in a range of contexts within the IT industry.
Courses
Other information
This programme is open entry.
Career Options
The intention of this qualification is primarily to provide a pathway to further IT study. Graduates of this certificate will have the transferable skills and knowledge to work in a range of entry level support roles in an organisation, which may include business support or retail roles, and some roles in the IT profession under broad guidance
Additional expenses
Closer to the programme starting, learners will receive a list of course materials to purchase. Examples of course materials could include textbooks, stationery, printing; uniforms, personal protective equipment, tools and a laptop.
Changes for new learners
WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
Similar Programmes
New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5)
About the provider
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.