New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals)
People Potential Limited
Subject area
Text and Information Processing
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Programme design and delivery, and assessment, where applicable, will be conducted in and for the context of real or realistic organisations and/or settings, and be relevant to current and/or emerging practice. A simulated approach (such as case study) is also appropriate for this qualification.
Programmes leading to the award of this qualification must justify the allocation of credits to graduate profile outcomes within the programme, in light of the requirements of the context and conditions.
The graduate capabilities must clearly align with the definition of a Level 2 graduate on the NZQF. See the NZQF level descriptors for further information.
Programmes may be developed based on Māori principles and values, and are intended to enable Wānanga to meet obligations under the Education Act (1989, section 162(4)(b)(iv)).
Consideration should be given to bicultural, multicultural, and gender issues when designing programmes
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand organisations and communities with graduates who have attained a range of introductory digital technology skills, and who can be employed in a range of general entry level roles.
Graduates will be capable of using digital technologies to produce and process information, and operate effectively with a range of skills that will be internationally relevant. They will be able to perform a range of basic tasks independently in familiar situations, and in a supervised work environment.
Businesses, organisations and communities will benefit from having people who have acquired introductory digital technologies skills that contribute to improving performance and productivity. Individuals will benefit from being confident and capable in the use of a range of digital tools.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Office Administration at this level can earn:
$27,000
Median earnings one year after study
$31,000
Median earnings two years after study
$36,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
42%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Ngati Whakaue - Tertiary Grant
Provided by:
The Ngati Whakaue Trust - Secretary
Website:
https://vps.ngatiwhakaue-eetb.org.nz/
Value:
The Board will fix the amount available for Tertiary Grants in the annual Budget
Haumingi 1A2 Incorporation Tertiary Grant
Provided by:
Deloitte - Trust Secretary
Website:
http://www.ngatiwhakaue-eetb.org.nz/
Value:
Dependent on the number of applicants
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 437 7593
Fax: (09) 437 7693
Email: admin@peoplepotential.co.nz
Web: http://www.peoplepotential.co.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.