Certificate in Information Technology
Computer Science
A course by
Whitecliffe College
Gain essential IT and professional skills for entry or upskilling in the growing IT industry, with this NZQA Level 5, 18-week certificate, available full-time at multiple campuses and online at Whitecliffe.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 18 weeks
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Apply information systems fundamentals
Demonstrate concepts and practice of business systems, development life cycles, data modelling, and administration to support organisational processes.
Manage IT technical support
Use fundamental concepts to manage hardware, software, and networking securely for end-user support following security, ethical, and organisational requirements.
Software development principles
Use mathematical and logical concepts that underpin computational and systems thinking to plan, create, test, and document simple working applications.
What You're Signing Up For
This 18-week, full-time Certificate in Information Technology at NZQA Level 5 equips students with essential and transferrable IT skills. The programme features training in technical support, information systems, software development fundamentals, and web concepts, preparing graduates for junior IT industry roles or further study towards diplomas and degrees. Students benefit from hands-on and theoretical learning, professional skill development, and access to experienced faculty in multiple New Zealand locations or via online evening classes.
Course Content
- Technical support fundamentals
- Information systems principles and practice
- Software development fundamentals
- Web concepts
- Business analysis and user experience
- Interface design
- IT security, ethics, and organisational requirements
- Critical analysis and decision-making techniques
- Communication, collaboration, teamwork
- Customer service and personal/interpersonal skills
What you need to know first
Must turn 17 within the first year of study at Whitecliffe.
42 credits at NCEA Level 3 including 14 credits in Digital Technologies or Computing, 10 credits in Maths, and 10 credits in English at NCEA Level 2 or above; OR Level 4 Certificate in IT Essentials; OR demonstration of equivalent knowledge, skills and experience; OR 60% pass in Skills and Knowledge Assessment.
International: Must turn 18 within the first year; IELTS Academic overall score of 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent; NZ or overseas qualification assessed by NZQA to equivalent level OR minimum 60% in Skills and Knowledge Assessment; Statement of purpose; Meet NZ visa entry requirements.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
IT
Technology
Software Development
Technical Support
Future employment opportunities might be
Junior Programmer
Junior Web Developer
Junior Helpdesk Support Roles
Junior IT Support Roles
Field Technician
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