New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Foundation User)

People Potential Limited

Subject area

Text and Information Processing

Qualification

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Entry requirements

None.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification was co-developed by IT Professionals New Zealand (ITPNZ) and NZQA National Qualifications Services (NQS).

The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand organisations and communities with graduates who have attained a range of digital technology foundation skills and can be employed in a range of general entry-level roles or proceed to further IT-related study.

Graduates will be capable of using a range of digital technologies at an introductory level to produce and process information and operate with a range of relevant skills. They will be able to perform a range of basic tasks independently in familiar situations, and in a supervised work environment.

This qualification will assist graduates in improving digital literacy and capability in society, in a range of personal, community and voluntary areas.