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New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5)
BI1606
Course details
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Feb 2025Jul 2025
- One semester
- Full-time
- $4,254*
- Level 5
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
Summary
Students will gain a broad understanding of information technology's core concepts and skills, including technical support, information systems, integration design, and software development.
This programme is the first semester of the diploma and degree if students decide to progress to further study.
Please note, students in this programme are encouraged to bring their own device (a laptop). Specifications can be found here.
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Career/further opportunities
Graduates of this programme will have the skills and knowledge to work in a wide variety of entry-level positions in the IT industry. They will be capable of applying the fundamentals of current and emerging concepts and practice in IT.
Additionally, those who go on to further learning may be granted credit recognition for this certificate qualification. They may only need to complete their learning for the additional skills and knowledge required, such as the New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) qualification, or they may go on to study at the undergraduate degree level. It is recognised that the programme outcomes' scope will match the requirements for IT support roles at Tier 1.
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Entry criteria
You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options.
Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)
- 40 credits at NCEA Level 2; including 10 literacy credits at NCEA Level 2 and 10 numeracy credits at NCEA Level 1;
- Or a recognised equivalent.
Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)
- Completed a relevant course at NZQF Level 3;
- Or a recognised equivalent.
Based on discretionary entrance
If you don’t meet any of the above options, and you think you have what it takes to complete this programme, you can apply for discretionary entrance. Your application may be accepted if you can demonstrate a good chance of success. Approval of discretionary entrance applications is decided by the relevant manager. If your application is approved, your acceptance into further programmes relies on you demonstrating success in this programme.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5 in the academic band, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.
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Pathways
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
Your first day
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Semester 1 2025
Date: Thursday 13 February 2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: The Long Room, City Campus
On your first day (induction), you will be introduced to your tutors and new classmates, be given an overview of this programme, and receive a timetable. Returning students, please go straight to your first timetabled class.
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