Course Overview

This programme is perfect for those with a keen interest in looking to enter the IT industry or upskilling for future career opportunities. It also provides a solid foundation for IT diploma-level study.

You will gain essential IT and professional skills that are needed in today's IT industry with training in IT systems, programming principles, professional practice, data handling, and web concepts.

General Eligibility

Domestic Student Entry Requirements:

• Completed application form

• Minimum Age: Students must turn 17 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe

• 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 including:

  • 14 credits in Digital Technologies or Computing AND

  • 10 credits in Maths AND

  • 10 credits in English at NCEA Level 2 or above

• If you do not have the above, you must have one of the following:

  • Equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience - 50% pass in online assessment

  • Certificate in IT Essentials

International Student Entry Requirements:

• Completed application form

• Passport copy

• Minimum Age: Students must turn 18 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe

• IELTS Academic overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent

• Statement of purpose

• NZQA Level 3 in Computing, or equivalent knowledge, skills, or experience. If you do not have a Level 3 Certificate in Computing or equivalent, you can take our skills and knowledge assessment

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent