New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials
People Potential Limited
Subject area
Information Technology not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
20 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have the essential skills to proceed to further study in a related IT field, work in the field of Information Technology (IT) as a profession under broad guidance in a range of IT entry level support roles, and to communicate with relevant stakeholders in a professional manner.
Organisations and communities will benefit from having IT graduates who have gained industry relevant transferable skills and knowledge across a range of disciplines within IT, enabling them to contribute to society, supporting digital proficiency and capability in a range of community and voluntary areas.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
This programme will be open to learners aged 18 years and above. All learners will go through the selection interview process to ensure they are able to meet the requirements of the programme. All learners enrolling on a Level 4 programme at People Potential must be able to demonstrate an ability to study at Level 4 by Completing the Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tool, which is completed during the selection interview process. The minimum standard expected from the learners to enrol in the programme is a Step 3 or above in Numeracy and Reading on the Literacy and Numeracy Adult Assessment Tool. Ideally, learners will have completed a qualification at Level 2 or 3 specifically NCEA L2, NC in Computing Level 2, NC in Business Administration Level 2, or NC in Computing Level 3 all of which are available on site, or the more recent NZC in Computing (User Fundamentals) Level 2, NZC in Computing (Intermediate User) Level 3, or NZC in Business (Administration and Technology) Level 3, prior to enrolling in these programmes. However there is a pre-assessment designed specifically around the IT content of these programmes that learners are required to complete during the pre-selection process in order to gauge whether they will require a lot of support to meet the expectations of the qualification
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
20 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$0 | $0 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$4,432 | $4,432 |
| Total | $4,432 | $4,432 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 437 7593
Fax: (09) 437 7693
Email: admin@peoplepotential.co.nz
Web: http://www.peoplepotential.co.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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