The programme is designed to develop skills in:
You may enrol into this programme anytime between mid-January and mid-December.
The programme is offered at the Hastings, Waipukurau, Flaxmere, Wairoa and Maraenui Learning Centres and the Taradale campus.
This is a flexibly delivered programme. There are no formal classes with required attendance.
This programme allows you to work in your own time, at your own pace, at home, work or wherever you choose. If you need help, or if you do not have a computer, tutorial assistance is available from any of the EIT centres, during particular timeslots.
When students are ready for assessment they should book in to do so at one of the EIT Centres.
Outline
The programme consists of 11 Unit Standards. You will be enrolled into the first unit standard only. On successful completion of this, you can then enrol into the next unit standard. This process will continue through the 11 Unit Standards that make up the programme.
Once accepted into the programme you will have to attend a short How to Get Started session at your closest EIT Centre when you will also collect your pack of resources for you to start your studies.
The National Certificate in Computing Level 3 is a part time programme which provides computing skills at an intermediate level. You should complete the programme approximately 54 weeks.
The National Certificate is designed to:
Recognise an intermediate level core of computing skills for any industry that requires such skills; and
Provide a qualification for employment in computing and enhance readiness for further study in computing and related fields, particularly at diploma or degree level.
No of Weeks | Unit | Brief Description | NZQA Level | No of Credits |
5 | 112 | Produce information using word processing functions
People credited with this unit standard are able to apply word processing features and functions to produce information, and apply file management and printing techniques to manage document production | 3 | 5 |
5 | 2787 | Produce a computer flatfile database to provide solutions for organisation use
People credited with this unit standard are able to plan, produce, evaluation and document a computer flatfile database for organisation use | 3 | 5 |
5 | 2785 | Create a computer spreadsheet to provide a solution for organisation use
People credited with this unit standard are able to plan, produce, evaluation and document a spreadsheet for organisation use | 3 | 5 |
6 | 12887 | Integrate text and images and refine file management for generic text and information management
People credited with this unit standard, are for generic text and information management, able to integrate and manipulate text and images in documents fit for publication, and demonstrate effective file management | 3 | 6 |
9 | 2780 | Operate a Personal Computer
Describe, operate and maintain the hardware components of a personal computer; perform operating system operations; describe personal computer software; describe how computer data is stored; manage computer files; protect computer data; and operate a personal computer printer | 2 | 9 |
3 | 2781 | Manage Computer Data
Demonstrate file management; the importance of data protection and how to apply appropriate data protection techniques; and knowledge of the principles and practice of ethics in the storage and transfer of data | 2 | 3 |
5 | 2789 | Produce desktop published documents for organisation use
People credited with this unit standard are able to; plan desktop publication documents for organisation use; produce the documents in accordance with the brief’s specifications; and evaluate the documents against the brief and print edited product | 3 | 5 |
5 | 5940 | Produce a presentation using a desktop presentation computer application
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the use of a personal computer application for desktop presentation; and design, create, and deliver a presentation using a personal computer application | 3 | 5 |
5 | 18737 | Create a website for organisation use
People credited with this unit standard are able to plan, design, produce, and evaluate a website for organisation use, and create user documentation | 3 | 5 |
3 | 2783 | Demonstrate knowledge of the components of personal computer systems
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the features of main hardware components of a personal computer system land interaction between the components; operating system software and applications software and their interaction; and the relationships between hardware; software data and information | 3 | 3 |
3 | 18745 | Demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues for computer users in New Zealand
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: ethical issues that relate to accessing date held in computer systems; procedures to protect computer data from unauthorised access; and features of legislation relevant to computer use in New Zealand | 3 | 3 |
Cost
NZ Citizens/Residents
FREE
International
Not available to International Students
Dates
Start anytime
Entry
Open. People who do not have the National Certificate in Computing Level 2 (NCC2) or equivalent skills will be interviewed.