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Unitec Institute of Technology

Mt Albert , Auckland ,New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials)

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

Intakes

  • Feb

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Application Processing
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.