Course catalogue / Ara Institute of Canterbury
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials
- Qualification
- Certificate
- NZQF level
- 4
- Duration
- Full-time - 19 Weeks (Part-time options available)
- Indicative fees
- NZ$13,286/yr
- Location
- Madras Street, Christchurch
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits; OR New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) Level 3. Alternative entry available for those with equivalent skills from study, work, or life experience.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5)
“Overall IELTS 5.5 Academic, 5.0 Listening, 5.0 Reading, 5.0 Writing, 5.0 Speaking”
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