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Student Programme Handbook 2008 – Certificate in Information Technology Programme: Certificate in Information Technology Welcome to Otago Polytechnic and the Certificate in Information Technology. This programme provides an introduction to computing and software that can lead to further training in industry or education. If you have limited experience in computing, but would like to explore your career options in this exciting field, then this is the programme for you. It is an in-depth introduction to aspects of computing and software specifically designed to provide the foundation knowledge you will need to enter the Bachelor of Information Technology or other IT programmes. You will be in small classes (around twenty students), with excellent equipment and great staff. You have made the right decision – we hope you enjoy your IT studies! Lesley Smith Rachel Trounson Head of Department Acting Programme Manager © Otago Polytechnic 35
Student Programme Handbook 2008 – Certificate in Information Technology Curriculum Aims and Objectives To teach the students a basic foundation in computing and to bridge a gap in IT programmes offered between NQF level 3 and the bachelor’s degree in IT. To meet student demand and to provide a six month programme in conjunction with the existing level three courses. As a six month bridging course for student whom have been away from education and want the opportunity to gain computing knowledge and or go onto further education. To provide students with: • “…(A) clear level of competence and understanding in the use of Personal Computers for business applications.” (NACCQ NZPCDL brochure.) Such proficiency could lead to an entrylevel position in the computer industry, or readiness for further training in tertiary education or industry. • An appropriate step up to a degree level programme, especially the B.InfoTech. • A balanced practical programme that not only builds on basic computing skills, but also includes communication and essential mathematical skills. • Enter into University for further fulltime study. General Learning Outcomes To be awarded the Certificate in Information Technology, students must successfully complete any 8 courses, which may include only 1 Communication paper. To be awarded the Certificate in Information Technology with merit students must achieve any 9 courses with at least 95%. To achieve the New Zealand Personal Computer Driver’s Licence, passes are required in 6 of the following seven courses, specified by NACCQ: • Software Packages 590 • Software Packages 591 • Hardware Fundamentals 500 • Operating Systems 500 • Network Management 500 • Internet 500 • Programming Principles 400 Application for the award of NZPCDL will be made to NACCQ on behalf of eligible students. Programme Structure Certificate in Information Technology was introduced to give a level-4/5 computing programme. The students with level-3 qualifications required a course that would increase their knowledge and bridge the gap to the Bachelor of information technology (B.InfoTech). The majority of the students were completing the Certificate in Business Systems (CBS) and finding the leap from CBS to the B.InfoTech was too great. The semester of study at Level 4, for CIT, can also help students to qualify for provisional entrance to a university course. © Otago Polytechnic 36
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