New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5)
Computer Science
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NMIT
This Level 5 Diploma blends IT support and software development with applied knowledge of website, systems, and interface design, preparing students for entry-level web development roles or further study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 34 weeks
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Application Testing
Determine client acceptance requirements, create and document test plans, implement testing environments, produce technical documentation for users and technical staff.
Systems Analysis and Design
Understand principles of the systems development life cycle, apply effective systems analysis and design principles, create and interpret design documentation, apply software development standards.
Internet Design Principles
Describe internet components, apply design principles for static and dynamic web pages and websites, develop multimedia content for the web.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5) offered by Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology provides 120 credits over 34 teaching weeks plus 6 weeks study break. It combines IT support fundamentals with software and web development skills, focusing on website, systems, and interface design. Students learn web systems analysis and testing, user interface design, and web framework customization. Graduates can start careers in entry-level web development or continue to the second year of a Bachelor of Information Technology. The program includes practical projects, industry input, and pathways for diverse student backgrounds.
Course Content
- Certificate in Information Technology Technical Support courses (first six months)
- Application Testing: client requirements, test plan creation, environment implementation, technical documentation
- Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design: SDLC principles, systems analysis, design documentation, software standards
- Internet Design Principles: Internet components, web page and website design principles, multimedia for web
- Framework Customisation: framework selection, website design, content separation, hosting and domain management, content types and entities
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent academic qualification
English proficiency: IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest), or alternatives as per NZQA standards
Computer and internet access: recent model computer and fast internet connection
Special Entry possible by approval
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Information Technology
Software Development
Web Design
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level web developer
Website designer
User interface designer
Web systems tester
IT support technician
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