New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)

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Gain transferable skills and knowledge in information technology essentials, providing a pathway to further IT study or entry-level roles in the IT industry.

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NZQA Level 4 Certification

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Gill Street Campus (Learner Me partnership), New Plymouth

It will take a total of 1 year

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Support for hardware and software resources

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.

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Database management

Apply knowledge of database design, development, queries and management, to support organisational information systems requirements.

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Business analysis and user experience

Apply knowledge and concepts of business analysis, user experience and interface design, to create interactive digital media.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) equips students with foundational IT skills relevant across computer hardware, operating systems, networks, security, application development, and digital media. The programme is designed for those seeking entry-level IT roles or a stepping stone to further study, with a focus on practical, industry-relevant capabilities. Delivered off-campus in partnership with Learner Me at the Gill Street Campus, it covers a broad spectrum of IT disciplines and emphasizes professional practice, ethics, and project management.

Course Content

  • Computer hardware, operating systems, and networks
  • Security and storage fundamentals
  • Database design, development, and management
  • Business analysis and user experience
  • Interface and interactive digital media design
  • Programming fundamentals and software development
  • Application coding and development
  • Project management and planning tools
  • Professional and ethical practice in IT

What you need to know first

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Information Technology

  • Computing

  • Digital Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Entry level support roles in IT

  • Business support roles

  • Retail roles with IT focus

  • Junior IT positions under broad guidance