New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)

Academic requirements:  

• 40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits or  
• New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) Level 3 or  
• Demonstrated equivalent through study, work and/or life experience

English language requirements  

If you live in New Zealand and English or Māori is not your first language you must have an IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent.  

International learners must also have an IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent. 

Learn more about English language entry requirements

International learners and domestic learners living overseas  

 You can study this programme part-time if you’re an international learner living in New Zealand or overseas. If you’re living in New Zealand, you will need to be in paid employment with a valid work permit. 

You can also study this programme if you’re a New Zealand citizen living overseas. 

Learn more about studying as an international learner. 

Computer and internet requirements

This programme is delivered online. To complete this programme you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

Learn more about our online learning and study tools.