NZ Diploma in IT Technical Support (Level 5)

Summary

This programme will prepare learners with the necessary knowledge and skills for a career in the Information Technology (IT) technical support. The learners will acquire broad vocational knowledge and practical skills, with an in-depth understanding of core and technical IT concepts. Upon completion, the graduates will be able to monitor and maintain the computer systems and networks within an organization in a technical support role. 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 demonstrate appropriate professional ethics and practices independently or as a part of a team.

Course Details

Course Length - One Academic Year (inclusive of holidays)

Total credits - 120

Programme Level – 05

Aim of the Course

The program aims to outcome graduates who are ready to be launched in the global and New Zealand’s information technology industry. The graduates will have the following technical and core IT skills:

• Select, install and configure IT hardware and systems software to meet organizational requirements.
• Apply a broad operational knowledge of networking, and associated services and technologies to meet typical organizational requirements.
• Configure and administer systems and applications to meet typical organizational IT support requirements.
• Apply a broad operational knowledge of database administration to meet typical organisational data storage and retrieval requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve a range of common system problems using appropriate tools and procedures.
• Identify common issues related to IT security and apply a range of solutions.
• Demonstrate an operational knowledge and understanding of IT service management to meet typical organisational customer service requirements.
• Apply the fundamentals of information systems concepts and practice to support and enhance organisational processes and systems.
• Apply the fundamentals of interaction design concepts and practice to enhance interface design.
• Apply the principles of software development to create simple working applications.
• Apply professional, legal, and ethical principles and practices in a socially responsible manner as an emerging IT professional.
• Apply communication, personal and interpersonal skills to enhance effectiveness in an IT role.
• Use problem-solving and decision-making techniques to provide innovative and timely Information Technology outcomes.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for employment at an entry level in:

• IT Technical Support
• IT Help Desk Support
• IT Services Support
• IT Technician
• Network support

This programme can lead to further study pathway either at a degree level qualification or a higher level diploma programme.

Intakes: After every 10 Weeks