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New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Level 5

Go to the next level and build on your existing IT skills. Develop a strong core for all of the academic pathways and advanced programmes at TechSchool.  Upon successful completion you will be capable of applying the fundamentals of current and emerging concepts and practice in IT.  You will also be able to demonstrate an awareness of appropriate professional practice, and work both as part of a team and independently under broad supervision.

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Programme structure & paper details

Further study pathways

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Career opportunities

Get through the door and hit the ground running. An industry-focused qualification in Information Systems can give you that strong start you need. 

  • Customer Service & Technical Level 1 Support
  • Technical Help Desk Level 1 Support



Admission requirements

Open entry with interview.  Preference will be given to students with qualifications in Information Technology Level 3 and 4.

Programme structure & paper details

Level

Credits

ICT501

ICT Technical Infrastructure

  • Install and configure common systems and application software
  • Demonstrate knowledge of networking concepts including the internet
  • Demonstrate skills in hardware and software diagnostic testing, maintenance and technical and customer support across a range of devices
  • Apply appropriate tools and techniques to secure end user systems and support end user requirements
  • Explain past and present ICT developments in the context of near-future ICT.
  • Describe computer architecture and platforms.
  • Explain operating systems basics.
  • Identify and use the various number and coding systems used by computers.
  • Describe data storage techniques and technologies.

5

15

ICT502

Introduction to Programming and Database

  • Design small computer programmes as solutions to problems of low complexity.
  • Implement, test, debug and document small computer programmes.
  • Identify the fundamental data requirements of an intermediate level programme.
  • Select and use intermediate level data structures and available algorithms. 
  • Write a complete programme whilst adhering to available coding standards.
  • Describe different types of data, system data objects, and operations on data.
  • Create simple database design to solve given business problems.
  • Implement simple database designs to solve given business problems in a relational database using a software package and using SQL.
  • Explain the meaning of the terms used in a database management environment. 

5

15

ICT503

ICT in Business

  • Identify and describe the functions, structure and cultural context of business including the impact of IT on business 
  • Explain the interaction of software and databases within the computer system model 
  • Define the parts of an information system model Describe Information management and retrieval processes and issues including privacy and security responsibilities. 
  • Apply basic principles of media design, web design, and interaction design including Human Computer Interaction and accessibility 
  • Define Internet services and e-Commerce models Identify and describe development life cycles including migrating changes through environments 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, industry codes of practice and codes of conduct and the Treaty of Waitangi 
  • Apply problem solving and systems thinking in the recommendation of ICT solutions

5

15

ICT504

ICT in Society

  • Demonstrate competence in understanding key technical issues concerning the operation, implementation, and application of digital systems 
  • Critically appraise past, present and future application of digital systems with particular emphasis on their impact on society in general and also upon the individual 
  • Formulate personal ethical positions in relation to the development, manufacture, application, expansion and disposal of digital systems. 
  • Demonstrate competence in core academic skills including formal writing, critical analysis, the referencing of sources, the creation of diagrams, equations, etc., the use of library resources and selective use of online sources.

5

15


Further study pathways

Programmes

Provider

New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support Level 5

TechSchool at NZSE

Programme fees

Domestic students

International students

NZ $3,060

NZ $8,500




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