Course Overview
Gain intermediate-level skills using a range of common digital tools and technologies to produce and process information. You'll gain lots of hands-on experience using different functions of various digital devices to create, access, organise, present and store information.
You'll also learn how to create solutions to meet specific requirements and how to fix common hardware and software problems.
If you're keen to further your studies in IT, check out our IT Study Pathways Diagram to see what your IT study journey can look like.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3)
| Locations | Online |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Feb 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable) Part-time study available |
| Total credits | 60 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $3,683 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
- Office Administration
- Data Entry
Topics you'll cover
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Online Presentations
- Internet and Email
- Digital Communications
- Basic Troubleshooting
- Web Fundamentals
- Online Ethics and Etiquette
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $3,683 for domestic students |
|---|
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
You are expected to hold:
- the New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) (Level 2), OR have equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Information Session
You’ll be invited to an information meeting. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course content and to make sure you're on the most appropriate course for your career aspirations and current level of experience.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
For courses at levels 1-3, domestic and international students will be required to:
Provide evidence of ability to complete academic requirements.
English language requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
This course is for ‘Online’ study by the students; and is self-paced. There is no face-to-face teaching.
Teaching support is provided online in the form of one-on-one or group coaching, skills workshops, mini-lectures and/or tutorials on topics relevant for completing a task.
If you wish to meet with the tutor or a learning facilitator then a drop-in session can be arranged for you. You will be emailed tutors contact information prior to the start of your course.
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online | 17 Feb 2025 | |
| Online | Online | 14 Jul 2025 |
Study options
- 1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- Part-time study available
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