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Certificate in IT Essentials

Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design, New Zealand
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Course Overview

The Certificate in IT Essentials program at Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in information technology. The course covers key topics such as computer hardware, software, and networks, as well as essential skills for working in the digital age. Students will learn how to use computers and related technologies effectively and safely, and gain a deeper understanding of the role of IT in modern society.

Additional Information

This program is ideal for individuals who want to improve their IT skills or gain a competitive edge in the job market. With a focus on practical applications and real-world scenarios, students will learn how to use IT tools and technologies to solve problems and achieve their goals.

Unlock Your Full Potential at Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design

Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design is a leading institution for creative and cultural education. Our expert faculty and state-of-the-art facilities provide students with the perfect environment to learn and grow. The Certificate in IT Essentials program is just one of many courses offered at Whitecliffe, and it provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Why You Should Study This Course

This programme is a great place to start learning about the IT industry. It has a practical, hands-on focus which will provide you with the transferable skills and knowledge to be employed in a range of entry-level support roles in an organisation.

Successful completion of the Level 4 NZ Certificate in IT Essentials also provides automatic entry into Whitecliffe's Information Technology programmes at Level 5 and the Level 7 Bachelor of Applied Information Technology programme.

General Eligibility

Domestic Student Entry Requirements:

  • Completed application form

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

International Student Entry Requirements:

  • Completed application form

  • Passport copy

  • Minimum age: International students must be at least 18 years of age during their first semester of study.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

The Level 4 NZ Certificate in IT Essentials is a 60-credit programme, consisting of four x 15 credit courses. This is a six-month programme (18 weeks excluding a 2 week study break), intended to educate students on the basics of ICT.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.0
  • TOEFL45
  • PTE42
  • Duolingo59

IELTS Academic overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English profiency as follows:

  • TOEFL paper-based minimum score of 530 (with an essay score of 4.5 TWE) Test (pBT) where the test was carried out prior to 01 October 2017; or

  • TOEFL internet-based test minimum score of 46, with a writing score no lower than 4.5 TWE; or

  • Cambridge English qualifications with B2 First or B2 First for Schools with a score of 162, no less than 154 in each skill

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