Overview:
To provides students who already have reasonable computer skills with the higher level skills of computer applications.

Content:
Graduates of the programme will be able to demonstrate high level skills in a variety of computer applications:

• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Database Design and Implementation
• Programming
• Web Technology and Design
• Apply problem solving skills using initiative and judgement
• Work independently

Note: Students enrolling in the programming and web design units will attend degree level classes and on successful completion of these units will gain automatic credits (30) towards the Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5).

Career Options

• Advanced Clerical roles
• Accounts Clerk
• Payroll Clerk
• Personal assistant
• Executive Assistant
• Help Desk assistant
• Trainee programmer
• Trainee Data Base Assistant
• Word Processor

Further Study

• Certificate in Business Administration (Level 4)
• Diploma in Information Systems
• Diploma in Business (Level 6)
• Bachelor of Applied Management

Admission Information:
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older by the commencement date of the course or have Ministry of Education approval to enrol.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of suitability based on interview and/or portfolio.

Applicants for whom English is not their first language require a minimum IELTS of 5.5.

Qualification Gained:

National Certificate in Computing (Level 4)