Intro to IT (Micro-credential) (Level 4)
New Zealand Skills and Education College
Subject area
Information Technology not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
25 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The micro-credential aims to provide students the opportunity to develop and apply best practice within an introductory information technology context. They will gain the required knowledge and skills to setup, maintain, troubleshoot, and secure a client and server operating system.
The target learner market will be both domestic and international [online offshore] students. These will be people, such as school leavers and career changers, who are upskilling to support digital proficiency and capability to benefit their local iwi and wider communities or to become study-ready graduates who are able to pathway into further studies.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
The entry requirements for this micro-credential are: Academic Entry Requirements: There are no compulsory academic entry requirements, however it is recommended that learners enrolling for this programme hold the New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3) [Ref; 2592], appropriate assessment standards in Digital Technologies Level 2, or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. English Language Entry Requirements: Students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of competency in English language equivalent to IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5, or equivalent. This is subject to NZQA Rule 18, details of which can be found at: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/ There are no mandatory prerequisites for entry to this qualification. International (offshore) students do not require a visa and can enroll on this course. This micro-credential is not available to international students who intend to study [onshore] in New Zealand
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
25 Weeks
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Student Success
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National Graduate Outcomes
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 827 6100
Fax: (09) 827 2660
Email: nzqa@nzse.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nzse.ac.nz
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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