New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) (Level 2)

Literacy assessment

When you enrol in this programme, you need to complete the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.

This is a requirement from the Tertiary Education Commission for all Level 1 to 2 qualifications. You will need to do the assessment when you start your studies, and again during your study time.

There is no pass or fail for the assessment. When you finish you can see a visual report with your results. Your tutor will use your results from the first assessment to find out what support you may need.

How you will do the assessment

After you fill in your online enrolment application we will email you a link to this assessment. If you do not have access to a computer:

• you can take this test in a public library, or
• a paper based test may be administered under special conditions.

If you would like more information, please get in touch.

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English language requirements

If you are a domestic learner and English or Māori is not your first language you must have an IELTS (Academic or General) score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent.

Learn more about English language entry requirements

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this programme you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer. The ICT courses cannot be completed by Chromebook, tablet, or phone. While you can read the content and watch videos, there are technical requirements throughout each course that you will need a laptop or desktop PC to do.

You will also need access to 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.

International students and domestic students living overseas

You can study this programme if you’re a New Zealand citizen living overseas, but this programme is not available to international students overseas or living in New Zealand.