Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Level 5)

About the Programme

Get prepared for your future in ICT
Entering the world of computing can seem daunting, but the right foundation of knowledge is a springboard to success in this dynamic industry. The Diploma of Information and Communications Technology will ground you thoroughly in the principles of programming, basic hardware maintenance and the fundamentals of business.

As a graduate of this qualification you will be well prepared for further training, whether by cross-crediting into a Bachelor of Information Systems or heading into a junior position in the industry. The broad range of material taught in this course covers programming principles, internet basics, multimedia, software packages and more.

Want to take your studies further?This certificate offers cross credits toward the Bachelor of Information Systems.

Download the Enrolment Guide and Timetable.

Offered by

Faculty of Business - Computing and Information Technology

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

• Have at least 52 NQF credits at Level 2 or higher including 4 credits at Level 2 in each of Reading/Writing and Mathematics or
• Have at least 30 NZQA recognised credits at Level 5 or higher or
• Be a graduate of the MIT Certificate in Computing (Level 3) or the MIT Certificate in Information and Communications Technology (Level 4) or equivalent or
• Achieved an acceptable result in a placement assessment test approved by the Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (NDBC) Programme Committee or
• Have relevant work experience or a strong commitment to the programme and
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0) or equivalent or

Applicants with a score of 6.0 or 5.5, with no band less than 5.5, may be provisionally accepted into the programme provided an ESOL course approved by the NDBC Programme Committee is completed in the first semester of study.  Students enrolling with provisional acceptance may require more than two semesters to complete the programme. Applicants will be accepted in order of application.

Cost

$5,400 (approx)

International Student Fees

$18,050 per year

Programme Summary

The Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Level 5) comprises 18 courses. It includes a solid foundation in computing including VB.net programming, networking, multimedia, software packages and others.

Students must pass:

• One compulsory Level 4 course
• Six compulsory Level 5 courses
• One compulsory Level 6 course
• Ten additional courses at any level selected from within the schedule of courses for the Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Level 5) and Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Level 6)

Further Training or Study

Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (Level 6)
Bachelor of Information Systems

Career Opportunities

Positions such as a Trainee Programmer, Software Support and Sales Specialist, Helpdesk Operator, Service Technician.

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