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New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials)

This certificate provides you with internationally relevant skills and knowledge, which are transferable across a range of disciplines within IT. These are essential for working in a number of entry-level support roles including business support, retail roles, and support roles within the IT profession.

Improve your computer literacy and problem solving skills. Learn in small, interactive groups and further your knowledge of current software applications.

Highlights

This programme is great preparation for the Bachelor of Computing Systems
A good mix of practical and theory based learning
Flipped classroom model: class time will primarily be used for planning, problem-solving, hands on experimentation, discussion and feedback
You will be encouraged to use time outside the classroom for individual reflection and researching topics and ideas
Extra maths support: if you need help with maths, we provide extra tutorials

Campus Information

Mt Albert campus

Carrington Road, Mt Albert, Auckland New Zealand

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Application Processing

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

PSW Opportunity

Level 7 (Bachelor’s degree)

Duration: Equal to length of study (typically up to 3 years)
Requirement: minimum 30 weeks full time study in NZ

Level 7 (Graduate Diploma)
Eligible for PSWV
Conditions:

Must also hold a Bachelor’s degree (NZ or overseas)
Duration: Up to length of study (typically 1 year)

Level 8 (Postgraduate Diploma)

Duration: Equal to length of study, OR
Up to 3 years in some cases (if part of higher qualification pathway)

Level 9 and 10 (Master’s degree and Doctoral degree)

Duration: 3 years
Condition: Must study at least 30 weeks in New Zealand

- Most eligible international students can work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks, only if their student visa includes work rights.

- Foundation, pathway and short courses have different rules.

- Not allowed for part time students.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts

2. A minimum of 4 years of secondary education

3. Completed NCEA Level 1

4. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't meet these requirements? We also accept:

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals) (Level 2); or
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) (Level 2); or
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3); or
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3); or
Provide equivalent Certificate in Computing; or
Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

Recommended: hold appropriate assessment standards in Digital Technologies Level 2.

For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.

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