What you will learn
- Learn how to manage and operate a help desk
- Select, install and configure hardware
- Understand key networking components
- Recover data from hard drives and provide storage solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve common systems issues
- Enhance web interface design
- Develop simple software applications
- Gain customer service and communication skills
- Create your own digital game
- Understand the key concepts of database administration
Study part-time
This programme includes part-time study options for people who want the flexibility of studying while they manage other commitments.
Courses
Career options
- Help Desk Analyst
- PC Repair Technician
- Network Administrator
- Computer Support Technician
Entry requirements
Under 20
- NCEA Level 2 or 3, including Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- Or Certificate in Computing (Level 4)
- Or New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)
- Or equivalent knowledge, skills and experiences
Over 20+
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the entry criteria as provided on the Under 20 information.
International students
- NCEA Level 2 or 3, including Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- Or Certificate in Computing (Level 4)
- Or New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)
- Or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent.
Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here
*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions.
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Whitireia and WelTec are a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
