New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Get a taste of the world of tech. Learn the basics including information systems, user experience and interface design, computer networks, databases and software development. Develop your skills in a supportive environment that will equip you for further study or employment.
What you will learn
- Gain knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems
- Understand the essentials of computer applications and networks
- Learn business analysis and database management
- Develop skills in UI/UX design
- Create digital projects such as websites and games
- Understand and implement fundamental software development processes.
- Plan and manage IT projects
More detail about this qualification
Courses
IT4104 Fundamentals of Information Technology Infrastructure
Students will apply essential knowledge and concepts of computer hardware, operating systems, applications, networks, storage and security conforming to professional practice and ethical principles.
IT4105 Fundamentals of User Experience and Interface Design
Students will apply essential knowledge and concepts of business analysis, user experience (UX), and interface design to ethically create engaging interactive digital media, such as websites and computer games, while demonstrating effective project management and communication skills.
IT4106 Fundamentals of Information Systems
Learn how to apply essential knowledge and concepts of information systems and project management methodologies in developing a relational database solution for an organisation.
IT4107 Fundamentals of Software Development
The learner will apply essential knowledge and concepts of software development to create simple applications.
Career options
- Technician
- Helpdesk liaison
- IT office administrator
- Web designer
- Game developer
Entry requirements
Under 20 years
- 40 credits at Level 2 or above
- Literacy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing
- Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above
- Or relevant qualification
Over 20 years
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the Under 20 entry criteria.
International students
Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5, or equivalent.
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*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions. International ākonga study grants are available. Contact: [email protected] for eligibility details.
About the provider
Whitireia and WelTec have a history of over 100 years of
vocational education delivery. We are proud stewards of our whakapapa, owning
our collective histories and aspirations for the future through acknowledging
people, place, culture, and values.
Whitireia and WelTec is known for our high student success rates and culturally diverse ākonga. Every year we train over 8,000 ākonga who study at one of our campuses across Porirua and Petone. Our highly skilled staff will be with you every step of your journey, providing the best possible learning environment. We enable learners from every stage of life – school leavers, university graduates, those preparing to reenter the workforce and those wanting to retrain or upskill. Our learning environments are open and ready to welcome you all.
More and more New Zealanders are choosing a local study pathway through dedicated vocational education providers to gain the qualifications they need to get ahead and into their dream job. We offer a range of programmes of study at certificates, diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate qualifications. Our programmes have been developed in conjunction with industry to offer excellent vocational qualifications that are future-focused and provide ākonga with practical skills to pursue their career goals.
We are known for our Ahureitanga (distinctiveness), and we have special relationships with Iwi mana whenua as our campuses are in their rohe: Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.
Mā tātou, mō tātou ko WelTec ki Te Āti Awa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa Rangatira. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou. Together, we will lead and illuminate our communities through vocational education.