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

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

15 weeks

Next start date

Expected Jul 2023

Campus

SIT Gore Campus

Summary

Develop a range of introductory digital technology skills that will help you with general entry level employment opportunities. Study the New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals) (Level 2) to learn computing from the very beginning.

You will learn:

  • How to use business software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access Database.
  • Database application, desktop publishing, image editing, documents and folder organisation.
  • Internet browsers, search engines and communication.
  • Computer systems, security, compliance and troubleshooting.

Course Content

  • COMP201 Business Applications
  • COMP202 Computer Applications and Devices, File and Folder Management
  • COMP203 Browsers and Search Engines, Communication and Collaboration Tools
  • COMP204 Computer Systems, Security, Compliance, Troubleshooting

Career Opportunities

This qualification may assist graduates to obtain entry level positions in a range of industries.

This qualification will assist graduates in improving digital literacy and capability in society, in a range of personal, community and voluntary areas.

Satisfactory Completion

To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals) (Level 2), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve: -

  • A minimum of 40 credits in accordance with the Programme Schedule for the New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals) (Level 2).
  • The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals) (Level 2) full-time over three months.

Entry criteria

There are no entry requirements for this course.

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