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New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)

Study Method
Online
Institution
eCampus NZ
Recognition
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Start Date
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Course overview

You can take that first step to a new career!
Everyone needs to take that first step when it comes to forging a new career path. It’s not always easy to change direction or start afresh but the rewards can be powerful. If you have decided that a new career in IT is just what you need, then this certificate will provide the first building block of your new career.

Who is this for?
This programme will provide the starting point for you if you want to explore a career in Information Technology. Graduates completing the qualification will feel confident about their chosen career direction and will have the transferable skills and knowledge to commence a career in IT or move on to more advanced study.

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What you'll learn

  • Explore software development
    Understanding software development and design is like unlocking a door to a whole new world. It’s a world of programming, documenting, testing and bug fixing and it’s a specialised field. This qualification will open that door and provide you with the early building blocks and knowledge to determine if this is the career path for you.
  • Learn how to fix the problem!
    We all love technology when it works, but when things go wrong the love affair can quickly turn to loathing! Having the knowledge to fix common IT problems is a desirable and sought after skill and one you will learn on this certificate course.
  • Organise the office
    Information Management Systems can make or break a business. Information is the foundation of every business and effective Information Management Systems can be the difference between failure or success. Learn the role of IT in effective information management and how you can contribute to driving successful outcomes.

Recognition

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The New Zealand Qualifications Authority ensures that New Zealand qualifications are valued as credible and robust, both nationally and internationally.

Fees Free Study Info Fees Free Study You may be eligible for one or two years of fee-free study with this course. Check your eligibility at feesfree.govt.nz

Fees Free Study

You may be eligible for Fees Free study in this course

Study method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

All courses are delivered over 10 weeks. If you want to study full-time you can enrol on more than one course at a time

Delivery

You can fit your study around your work, family and lifestyle - there is no need to be a full-time student while studying with TANZ eCampus. You can work and earn. All study is completely online - with supportive facilitators and advisors to help you along the way. This qualification is made up of four courses. To complete a course successfully in the 10 weeks you must be prepared to devote approximately 15 hours per week to your study. Depending on your previous academic online experience and course level this may vary to a certain degree.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements:

  • 40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits or
  • New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) Level 3 or
  • Demonstrated equivalent through study, work and/or life experience

English requirements:
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those applicants whose first language is not English should have:

An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 5.5 issued within the last two years, with not less than 5.5 in any category.

Complete two years study at a New Zealand secondary school and achieve either NCEA Level 3 or New Zealand University Entrance or both.

Technical Requirements
This course has some technical requirements. Please enquire for the full list of specifications.

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Professional recognition

All qualifications will be awarded by one of these providers. Courses completed through eCampus NZ are industry recognised and accepted by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). Graduates may attend the graduation ceremony of the relevant tertiary partner and will receive a parchment from the institute at which they enrolled.

Testimonials

  • Nikki Davidson
    "I really enjoy having the ability to study when I have the time and wherever I might be. I also like the online videos and course reading and have found the course facilitators are always available when I need them, "

Subjects

To complete the New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4), the following courses are available

Core Modules
Software Design and Development
Information Management
Media Design and Development
Technical IT Skills
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Payment options

This programme is eligible for Targeted Training Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF). This fund is to support students to undertake vocational education and training without fees regardless if you have studied before. Information Technology has been targeted by the NZ Government due to the demand from employers for these skills continuing to be strong, or is expected to grow, during New Zealand’s recovery period from the impacts of COVID-19.

Who is eligible to access TTAF?

  • All domestic students eligible for government tuition subsidies are eligible to access TTAF
  • For provider-based study, this includes all New Zealand citizens or residence visa holders studying in New Zealand
  • For industry training at a workplace, anyone legally entitled to work in New Zealand can access TTAF
  • This means that people of all ages, regardless of their prior study, can access study or training opportunities through TTAF without having to pay fees
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About eCampus NZ

eCampus NZ is a flexible online learning service brought to you by nine of New Zealand’s Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics.

Completely committed to supporting online services, eCampus NZ is an alternative tertiary education service that is leading-edge, responsive and puts your needs first. We aim to deliver quality learning that fits into your lifestyle, so you can focus on meeting your study goals.

All New Zealand Certificates qualifications are awarded by one of our partner providers. This means any qualifications you complete online through eCampus NZ are industry recognised, NZQA accredited and internationally accepted. All graduates of eCampus NZ receive their qualification from the institute at which they enrol.

Programmes are currently offered on the eCampus NZ platform by:

  • Ara Institute of Canterbury
  • Otago Polytechnic (OP)
  • Universal College of Learning (UCOL)
  • Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
  • Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT)
  • Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
  • NorthTec

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