Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) | |||
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Qualification Type | Certificate | |||
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Level | 5 | |||
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Credits | 60 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with graduates who have developed a broad understanding of core concepts and practical skills in Information Technology (IT), which they can apply in employment contexts, and towards further professional IT study.
As an emerging IT professional, graduates will be aware of appropriate professional practices and standards and be capable of working both independently, under broad supervision and collaboratively as part of a team. Graduates will be able to contribute to the broader digital wellbeing of their communities by supporting digital capability and inclusion, mentoring others, and promoting the responsible use of technology. At a local level, graduates will be able to help strengthen community resilience and participation in the digital economy. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Install, configure and maintain IT systems (hardware, networks and software) to meet organisational requirements. - Use an appropriate programming language, development framework(s) and tools to develop a software solution that meets defined user requirements. - Apply professional, legal, and ethical principles to inform responsible and compliant practices within IT organisations and workflows. - Communicate and collaborate effectively to define requirements, solve problems, and enhance performance in diverse IT roles and projects. - Use modern project management practices to contribute to coordinating an IT project. - Analyse business processes and a set of requirements to inform the design or enhancement of a digital solution that improves organisational outcomes. |
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Education pathways |
This qualification provides an education pathway from:
- New Zealand Certificate in Digital Technologies (Level 3) [Ref: 2592] - New Zealand Certificate in Digital Technologies (Level 4) [Ref: 2593] - New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) [Ref: 2594] The qualification provides a pathway to: - New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) with strands in Infrastructure and Technical Support, Software Development, and Applied Digital Technologies [Ref: 5567] - higher level IT-related qualifications and industry certifications. |
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Entry Requirements | Not available | |||
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Education Organisation | 14 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification | |||
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Developed By | Toi Mai Workforce Development Council | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 2595 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | 2015-05-08 13:06:30.0 | |||
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Next Review | 2030-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |||
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Content | View full qualification details | |||
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