Graduates will have an awareness of the IT environment, appreciate the needs of users, and be able to provide IT technical support. They will also be able to operate within the applicable professional standards and practice, as part of a team, or independently with a broad level of supervision.

All Students: - A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3, including 14 credits in Digital Technologies or Computing AND a minimum of 10 credits in Maths AND 10 credits in English at Level 2 or above, OR Equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. - If you do not have the above NCEA requirements or equivalent IT-related qualification, you can take our Skills and Knowledge Assessment which can be taken online on any device. - Have access to a desktop computer, laptop or tablet with broadband Internet connection for home study. International Students: - An additional English language requirement must also be met - IELTS 5.5 (with no band less than 5.0) or equivalent. Testing must have taken place with two years of qualification commencement. Students may be exempt from IELTS requirements if they can provide clear evidence that satisfies one of NZQA’s criteria for existing English proficiency. - Must be 18 years or older.