Programme overview
This certificate provides you with internationally relevant skills and knowledge, which are transferable across a range of disciplines within IT. These are essential for working in a number of entry-level support roles including business support, retail roles, and support roles within the IT profession.
Improve your computer literacy and problem solving skills. Learn in small, interactive groups and further your knowledge of current software applications.
Highlights
- This programme is great preparation for the Bachelor of Computing Systems
- A good mix of practical and theory based learning
- Flipped classroom model: class time will primarily be used for planning, problem-solving, hands on experimentation, discussion and feedback
- You will be encouraged to use time outside the classroom for individual reflection and researching topics and ideas
- Extra maths support: if you need help with maths, we provide extra tutorials
Admission requirements
What you will need to study this programme.
Domestic students
International students
Academic requirements
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement,
And English entry requirements;
If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:
- An equivalent of IELTS (Academic) with minimum band scores of 5.0 taken in the preceding two years; or
- Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.;
If you do not meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.
Don’t meet these Academic requirements?
- If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Apply online, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
- If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply; your eligibility will be determined at the interview.
Courses and timetables
For more details on the courses including timetables, please click on the course names below.
| Courses | Credits | Aim |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Foundations (HTCS4601) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course will introduce students to the essential knowledge and concepts of computer hardware and software resources, applications, database, and user-experience needed to provide organisations with IT support. |
| Web Design Foundations (HTCS4602) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | This course introduces students to the essential knowledge and concepts of user interface design and web application development needed to contribute to team development of web sites. |
| Programming Foundations (HTCS4604) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | Students will write code to create simple software applications. |
| Database Project (HTCS4605) | 15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS) | Students will apply project management and technical skills to develop a database project. |
