New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials

Whitecliffe College

Subject area

Information Technology not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Duration

20 Weeks

Total student fees

$3,544

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have the essential skills to proceed to further study in a related IT field, work in the field of Information Technology (IT) as a profession under broad guidance in a range of IT entry level support roles, and to communicate with relevant stakeholders in a professional manner.

Organisations and communities will benefit from having IT graduates who have gained industry relevant transferable skills and knowledge across a range of disciplines within IT, enabling them to contribute to society, supporting digital proficiency and capability in a range of community and voluntary areas.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Open entry for domestic students and residents with a current permanent residence visa. International students must be 18 years of age, have an IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower 5, or equivalent English proficiency outcome Applicants participate in a pre-enrolment interview to assess the applicant's commitment to the pursuit of the programme, English language skills, and potential to complete the programme

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

20 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$3,544 $3,544
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$4,432 $4,432
Total $7,976 $7,976

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

89%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (9) 309 5970
Fax: (09) 302 2957
Email: feroz@whitecliffe.ac.nz
Web: http://www.whitecliffe.ac.nz

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Where does this information come from?

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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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