Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | New Zealand Certificate in Applied Software Development (Level 6) | |
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Qualification Type | Certificate | |
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Level | 6 | |
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Credits | 80 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people with the specialised technical skills and relevant soft skills to gain employment and work in software and/or web development settings. This qualification will prepare graduates for employment in entry-level software developer roles in a range of organisational contexts.
This qualification is designed to accommodate career changers, lifelong learners, and others who do not already have a background in information technology. Graduates will be able to operate independently as part of a team or under broad supervision in professional environments. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Apply a targeted range of specialised knowledge and skills in software development technologies and iterative development processes to conceptualise, plan, produce, test and deploy full-stack web applications to meet user requirements and industry standards. - Apply a targeted range of programming languages, libraries and tools, including automated testing, dependency management, and source control, to establish and manage a codebase. - Apply a range of communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills to enhance inclusion, efficiency, effectiveness, equity and quality outcomes in an organisational environment. - Apply decision-making techniques, continuous development practices and contemporary project-management methodologies to contribute to complex software development projects. - Reflect on own professional practice to adjust to dynamic organisational environments. - Apply knowledge of personal and technical presentation, curating an online presence and interviewing to participate in hiring processes in the IT Industry. |
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Education pathways |
Graduates may progress to further education pathways including higher level IT-related qualifications and industry certifications in areas such as DevOps, AWS, Software Testing, and IT Security.
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Employment pathways | ||
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Entry Requirements |
None.
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Education Organisation | Dev Academy Aotearoa Limited | |
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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 | 4663 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | August 2022 | |
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Next Review | July 2027 | |
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Content | View full qualification details |
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