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FREE | Digital Skills Pathway [Level 5] (via Degree enrolment)

FREE | Digital Skills Pathway [Level 5] (via Degree enrolment)

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Location

Hawke's Bay Campus Tairāwhiti Campus in Gisborne

Study Options

Full-time, Part-time

Length

19 weeks or equivalent part-time

Level

Level 5

IT Qualifications are in High Demand

Are you interested in a career in New Zealand’s best-paid industry? IT qualifications are in high demand not just locally but worldwide. A computing career can take you wherever you want to go. The possibilities are endless.

The Digital Skills Pathway [Level 5] is ideal if you want to get started in IT with the aim of progressing further in study and career. The programme involves stimulating technology studies. Entry is via the Bachelor of Computing Systems (BCS) Degree.

If you are looking for an Information Technology qualification that will give you a wide range of IT skills together with the ability to cope with technological changes in the IT world, then look no further. Your IT future starts here.

Outline

The Digital Skills Pathway [Level 5] is a six month full time equivalent programme of study requiring the successful completion of four 15 credit courses. Every course is compulsory.

The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with graduates who have attained a broad understanding of the core concepts and practical skills in Information Technology (IT).

This qualification builds on the learner’s existing IT skills from previous qualifications, or relevant experience, and provides the common core for all of the pathways in the professional IT suite of New Zealand qualifications.

Primarily, it will equip people for further IT related study, and may also prepare people for employment in an entry level IT role.

Graduates will be capable of applying the fundamentals of current and emerging concepts and practice in IT. They will also be able to demonstrate awareness of appropriate professional practice, and work both as part of a team and independently, under broad supervision.

What you will learn:

Computer System Architecture
Programming Fundamentals
IT Concepts and Tools
Website Development

You’re welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff either in person or by phone and you can also arrange a visit to view our facilities.

Career Opportunities & Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to work in the IT industry in a range of entry level roles. The scope of the qualification outcomes matches requirements for IT support roles at Tier 1.

This qualification can lead to positions in general business requiring broad knowledge of hardware, software and IT. Career opportunities include roles as a helpdesk operator or a trainee computer technician. However, the main purpose of the programme is to provide you with a platform for more advanced study in IT.

Study Pathways

Your study pathway could progress onto: Bachelor of Computing Systems.

Entry

Entry requirements and entry with credit

A personal interview may be part of the application process.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

University Entrance, or
The NZ Certificate in Information Technology Essentials [Level 4], or
The NZ Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) [Level 4]
An equivalent qualification – the applicant will be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence.

PROVISIONAL ENTRY

Students who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed (e.g. maturity, life experience, work experience, other study) may be provisionally admitted into the programme. Entry to subsequent study is conditional on satisfactory academic progress in the first year.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Computer literacy is highly recommended in order to be able to cope with the digital components of the courses. Student guidance and further details are provided in the application and enrolment information.

Applicants who are entering under the NCEA Level 3 or equivalent qualification requirement may be required to attend an interview to ensure that their background is sufficient to prepare them for the programme.

SPECIAL ENTRY

The Dean may apply discretion to these regulations in exceptional circumstances.

Please Note: Entry to subsequent study is conditional on success at the entry level

SPECIAL PROCESS

Applicants who have provided evidence of having met all entry requirements will be selected in order of application.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Applicants whose first language is not English must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including schooling in New Zealand, completion of the relevant New Zealand Certificate in English Language, approved scores on IELTS tests or completion of accepted international equivalents. Specific scores for IELTS and New Zealand Certificates in English Language are as follows:

IELTS 5.5 Academic (no band score lower than 5)
NZCEL Level 4 with any endorsement

ENTRY WITH CREDIT

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms, including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning.

Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.

As part of your application you will be asked to provide details which you would like considered as credit towards your intended programme of study.

You must apply prior to enrolment. RPL and Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course if you are already enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the institute at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications

For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please contact the School of Computing Secretary, Faculty of Commerce & Technology on 06 830 1203.

Dates

Start date:

July

Academic Learning Services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

Find out more:

Hawke’s Bay Campus
Tairawhiti Campus

Scholarships

EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.

You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.

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