New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)
Computer Science
A course by
WITT
Gain transferable skills and knowledge in information technology essentials, providing a pathway to further IT study or entry-level roles in the IT industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Gill Street Campus (Learner Me partnership), New Plymouth
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Support for hardware and software resources
Apply knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, applications, networks, storage and security to provide support for hardware and software resources and a foundation for infrastructure in the IT profession.
Database management
Apply knowledge of database design, development, queries and management, to support organisational information systems requirements.
Business analysis and user experience
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) equips students with foundational IT skills relevant across computer hardware, operating systems, networks, security, application development, and digital media. The programme is designed for those seeking entry-level IT roles or a stepping stone to further study, with a focus on practical, industry-relevant capabilities. Delivered off-campus in partnership with Learner Me at the Gill Street Campus, it covers a broad spectrum of IT disciplines and emphasizes professional practice, ethics, and project management.
Course Content
- Computer hardware, operating systems, and networks
- Security and storage fundamentals
- Database design, development, and management
- Business analysis and user experience
- Interface and interactive digital media design
- Programming fundamentals and software development
- Application coding and development
- Project management and planning tools
- Professional and ethical practice in IT
What you need to know first
Open entry
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Information Technology
Computing
Digital Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry level support roles in IT
Business support roles
Retail roles with IT focus