New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology
Te Pukenga TA Waikato Institute of Technology
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 attained a broad understanding of the core concepts and practical skills in Information Technology (IT), can apply the fundamentals of current and emerging concepts and practice in IT, and are able to proceed to further IT-related study.
As an emerging IT professional, graduates will be aware of appropriate professional practice, and work both as part of a team and independently, under broad supervision.
Graduates of this qualification will have the IT skills that will enable 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:
$37,000
Median earnings one year after study
$44,000
Median earnings two years after study
$52,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
67%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2021
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Freemasons Scholarships
Provided by:
The University of Auckland - The Scholarship Office
Website:
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/scholarships-and-awards/find-a-scholarship.html
Value:
For: Assistance with study
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
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 444 204
Phone: (0800) 294 6832
Fax: (07) 838 0707
Email: qau@wintec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.wintec.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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