National Diploma in Computing Level 7

National Diploma in Computing Level 7:

This provides a focus on networking and IT support and carries bonus points for permanent residency. The National Diploma in Computing is ideal for a student who wants to work in NZ and apply for residence. There is a shortage of IT workers in NZ and the 12-week work placement in the course gives students valuable work experience which helps in the application for a job.

Course consists of 9 unit standards at level 5, 6 and 7
Entry with IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in ICL Placement Test
Academic requirement: at least one year of post-secondary study incorporating basic computint study
Duration of 1 academic year, or 11 months: 44 weeks including a 12-week work placement
Start dates every month
Cost $13,800 + $150 enrolment fee

The aims of the course leading to the National Diploma in Computing (Level 7) are to:

1. Develop advanced computing skills with specialisation in computer support;

2. Develop in students sufficient practical and theoretical skills in computing to enable them to progress to further studies in a similar field or to enter employment directly; and

3. Enable both local and international students to achieve an industry-focused employment qualification.

Graduates of the National Diploma in Computing (Level 7) will have attained a job entry qualification with particular strengths in system maintenance and user support. They will also be strongly placed to progress to degree level studies in information technology at a university or polytechnic. The programme is taught over 44 weeks with starting dates every month. The last 12 weeks of the programme consist of a work placement.

NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTING LEVEL 7

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Unit no & version	Unit title	Domain	Level		Credit
Module 1 Computer industry management Understand professional standards and ethics in the computer industry; the changing nature of IS within an organisation and its contribution.
6748.2	Explain ethics and professionalism for the computer industry in New Zealand	Generic		5	7
6713.2	Explain the management of the information systems function in an organisation	Computer management		6	7

Module 2 Software support for PCs

Analyse needs and liaise with internal clients and external suppliers to achieve the organisation’s objectives

6877.2

Assess and provide technical advice on software for a single-user personal computer

Computer support

Module 3 Networks

Understand network topologies and types including LANs, WANs, baseband and broadband

6854.2

Explain local area computer networks and install network workstations

Computer support

6857.2

Demonstrate an understanding of local and wide area computer networks

Computer support

Module 4 Multi user system software

Determine the major activities and processes within an organisation to specify requirements and provide support to multi user systems

6850.2

Assess and provide technical advice on system software for a multi user computer

Computer support

Module 5 Project skills

Apply skills in managing a project using project management software

6756.2

Apply the principles of project planning and control

Generic

Module 6 Network design

Review user requirements to create a local area network

6863.2

Design a local area network

Computer support

Module 7 Plan and manage a project in the computer field

Consult with a client to plan and manage a project to provide a local area network

6760.2

Plan and manage a project in the computer field

Generic

Module 8 Manage a project in the computer field2

Consult with a client to design a local area network and manage the project

Module 9 Review a project in the computer field

Demonstrate skill in the use of MS Project to manage the design of a LAN within a 12-week action research module based on a work placement. Review the outcomes

Total credits

121

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