What you will learn
- Learn how to manage and operate a help desk
- Select, install and configure hardware
- Understand key networking components
- Recover data from hard drives and provide storage solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve common systems issues
- Enhance web interface design
- Develop simple software applications
- Gain customer service and communication skills
- Create your own digital game
- Understand the key concepts of database administration
Study part-time
This programme includes part-time study options for people who want the flexibility of studying while they manage other commitments.
Courses
Career options
- Help Desk Analyst
- PC Repair Technician
- Network Administrator
- Computer Support Technician
Entry requirements
Under 20
- NCEA Level 2 or 3, including Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- Or Certificate in Computing (Level 4)
- Or New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)
- Or equivalent knowledge, skills and experiences
Over 20+
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the entry criteria as provided on the Under 20 information.
International students
- NCEA Level 2 or 3, including Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- Or Certificate in Computing (Level 4)
- Or New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)
- Or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent.
Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here
*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions.
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Use the knowledge you already have to fast-track your qualification. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your qualification. Start by getting in touch with us, or find out more here.
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