Digital Skills for the Workplace (Micro-credential)
AcademyEx Education Limited Partnership
Subject area
Mixed Field Programmes not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
7 Weeks
Total student fees
$295
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Digital Skills for the Workplace (DSW) micro-credential focuses on the digital skills required in all workplaces. It supports workers across a spectrum of industries, communities and professions to develop the knowledge, awareness, mindset and capability to confidently use digital workplace tools effectively to solve problems, be productive, support well-being and thrive at work by processing and applying information and data, creating content, connecting and collaborating with others and reflecting on and adapting one's digital practices. In addition to specialist technical skills, students will be introduced to the practices and capabilities required to succeed in contemporary work environments.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
To be admitted to the DSW, all applicants must: Be able to demonstrate Level 6 academic or equivalent professional achievement. Professional equivalence: Applicants must supply robust evidence to show equivalence to academic qualifications. The evidence will be assessed by the relevant General Manager and National Academic Director or delegated authority. Evidence of informal and formal learning can include but is not limited to; i.Professional and/or community positions held ii.Professional and/or community awards iii. Professional and/or community references iv.Professional and/or community outputs v. Invitations to represent to professions and communities at conferences. English Language Admission Requirements Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language competence. This evidence may be in the form of: A formal test of English Language o IELTS academic band score of 6.5 (overall), with no individual band less than 6.0. o TOEFL - Internet-based (Score of 95 with a minimum writing score of 22) or Paper-based (score of 587 (TWE 4.5)) o Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Minimum of 176 or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) Minimum of 176 o Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score of 64 with no communicative skills score below 57 Evidence of an academic qualification at level 7 or above, completed in a country where English is the main language NZQA Application form approval of a micro-credential August 2018 14 Professional outputs or achievements in English language that can be Evidence of competence equivalent to any of the above.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
7 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
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Student fees
(what you pay)
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$295 | $295 |
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Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$654 | $654 |
| Total | $949 | $949 |
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Student Success
62%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
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| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (021) 114 2536
Email: hayley.sparks@academyex.com
Web: http://techfutureslab.com
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