New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials
Computer Science
A course by
SIT
Gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals across various IT disciplines with the New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4), designed as a pathway to roles such as IT support or further study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 20 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Develop IT Support Foundations
Demonstrate knowledge and skills that provide a foundation for supporting organisational information systems, including computer hardware, operating systems, applications, networks, and basic database design.
Understand Software Development
Understand the concepts of software development, including essential documentation and monitoring practices.
Apply Project Management Skills
Develop an understanding of project management methodologies, planning tools, and professional and ethical principles for legal and organisational compliance within IT.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) is an introductory programme that covers transferable skills and knowledge across information technology. Developed in collaboration with IT Professionals New Zealand and NZQA, this qualification spans computer hardware, operating systems, applications, networks, storage, security, database information systems, digital media, programming fundamentals, industry-relevant project management, and professional principles. It equips graduates for entry-level IT support roles or further study in information technology.
Course Content
- Computer hardware, operating systems, applications, and networks
- Foundations of storage and security
- Database information systems
- Interactive digital media
- Programming fundamentals
- Project management: methods, planning tools, professional/ethical principles
- Principles and practices for supporting organisational information systems
- Industry-relevant documentation and monitoring practices
- Professional communication and collaboration
What you need to know first
Over the age of 16 and one of the following: NCEA Level 2 (with English, Mathematics, a science subject, one other, and 20 further credits in any subject)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Information Technology
IT Support
Business Technology
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level IT support roles
Business support or retail support roles in IT