There are no mandatory prerequisites to meet regulatory body or legislative requirements for this qualification, however its recommended that students have 48 NCEA Level 2 credits in the best four subjects or Level 3 or suitable industry/ computing experience. Applicants without NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, you may be interviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis.
International students need to be at least 18 years old.
If an applicant's first language is not English, they must demonstrate English language proficiency at the level of IELTS 5.5.
2022 is your last chance to study this course for FREE as part of the government's Targeted Training & Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF), regardless of prior study. Don't miss out, talk to us today!
Stay ahead of change and set yourself up for a career with a future with this short, sharp and fee free Certificate in Information Technology and Client Support.
You’ll be kicking off a tech career in an industry that is growing and needs more skilled workers.
In just 16 weeks, you’ll learn the practical skills and technical smarts you need to understand networking, operating systems, hardware and scripting. Studying this will set you up to land a job in entry level I.T. support, or progress into our Bachelor of Software Engineering where you can major in Cloud, Cyber Security, Game Dev or A.I
Key topics:
The fundamentals of computer technology, installation and configuration
Troubleshooting PCs and related hardware
Basic networking and scripting
Installing/configuring operating systems
Learners receive guidance from our team of experienced lecturers in a practical learning environment.
Our Tech Faculty has built strong partnerships with leading tech educators and organisations around the world, boosting our students’ skills and gradates’ visibility within the tech industry. A direct result of this gives our entry-level IT students access to CompTIA certifications that will enhance their career opportunities upon successful completion. Yoobee provides access to e-labs and e-books while the exams are an additional cost for students.
Scripting for systems administrators
Pull together knowledge from Commands and Procedures, as well as some web integration. Basic understanding of different software languages HTML, CSS and Javascript.
Hardware
Identifying, using and connecting hardware components and devices including troubleshooting and maintenance. Troubleshoot PC and mobile device issues including application security support. Install and configure laptops and other mobile devices. Follow best practices for safety, environmental impacts, and communication and professionalism.
Operating systems
Install and support Windows Operating Systems including command line & client support. Understand Mac, Linux and Mobile Operating Systems.
Introduction to networking
Explain types of networks and connections including TCP/IP, WIFI and SOHO. Compare & contrast cloud computing concepts & setup client-side virtualization and network issues.
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Health Insurance: 600 per year
