New Zealand Certificate in Content Creation (Level 4)

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Course Overview

Learn how to plan, create, and present promotional content for business and communities. This course will teach you all about how to promote awareness, generate interest, and develop content for targeted audiences.

Some of the content creation skills you will learn include; filming, editing, podcasting, utilising AI, digital platforms and more. As part of this course you will also create a portfolio to showcase your professional skills and experience.

Industry experts believe this course is relevant for anyone wanting to gain content skills:

“By covering a range of topics from filming to AI the course should prepare students for a variety of roles within the media industry. A broad skill set will ensure graduates are versatile and adaptable.”

Bernie Morgan, Senior Account Manager - Mediaworks NZ

“It is likely to be popular to those entering tertiary education from a secondary school, as well as adult learners that are keen to upskill or change careers. This qualification will provide solid skills to take their understanding to a stage of professionalism that would not otherwise be achieved.”

Annie Hill, Strategy and Capability Lead - Creative Bay of Plenty

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

New Zealand Certificate in Content Creation (Level 4)

Locations	Tauranga
Next intake	Feb 2025 View more details
Study options	16 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
Total credits	60
StudyLink assistance	Available
Indicative Fees	$3,668 for domestic students View full fees information
Eligibility	View entry criteria

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Career opportunities

Social Media Account Manager
Content Creator
Digital Marketing Specialist
Videographer/Video Editor
Podcaster
Website Content Manager
YouTube Content Creator
AI Content Specialist
Brand Ambassador/Influencer

Topics you'll cover

Introduction to Content Creation
Filming and Video Production
Social Media Platforms
AI and Emerging Technologies
Website and Blog Development
YouTube Channel Creation
Podcast Production
Digital Marketing and Online Presence
Legal and Ethical Practices
Personal and Professional Development

Course Fees

Indicative Fees *	$3,668 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

To be admitted to this course, applicants must meet the following general admission requirements:

At least 40 credits at NCEA Level 2
10 Literacy credits at Level 1
10 Numeracy credits at Level 1

Where applicants do not meet all entry requirements, they may gain special admission if Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is satisfied the applicant is capable of meeting the academic requirements.

Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who do not meet the academic entry requirements, but whose skills, education or work experiences indicate that they have a chance of success, may be eligible for special admission.

English language requirements

Level 4 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 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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