New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials
Wellington Institute of Technology Limited
Subject area
Information Technology not elsewhere classified
Qualification
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Entry requirements
None.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification was co-developed by IT Professionals New Zealand (ITPNZ) and NZQA National Qualifications Services (NQS).
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have the essential skills to proceed to further study in a related IT field, work in the field of Information Technology (IT) as a profession under broad guidance in a range of IT entry level support roles, and to communicate with relevant stakeholders in a professional manner.
Organisations and communities will benefit from having IT graduates who have gained industry relevant transferable skills and knowledge across a range of disciplines within IT, enabling them to contribute to society, supporting digital proficiency and capability in a range of community and voluntary areas.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Other Information Technology at this level can earn:
$23,000
Median earnings one year after study
$29,000
Median earnings two years after study
$33,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
32%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Jubilee Trust Education Grants
Provided by:
CCS Disability Action - Northern Region - Cook Opie Trust
Website:
http://ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz
Value:
up to $10,000
Quota New Zealand Educational Scholarship
Provided by:
Quota International of Auckland Inc.
Website:
Value:
Maximum value of $5,000
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
Free phone: 0800 935 832
Phone: (04) 920 2400
Fax: (04) 920 2401
Email: information@weltec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.weltec.ac.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.