New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5)

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Locations and dates

Nelson:

21 February 2022
Length

40 weeks full-time: 34 teaching weeks plus 6 holiday weeks
Total credits

120
Fees

$6,864

A Compulsory Student Services Fee also applies ($240 for fulltime students).
Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection. View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2596

If you enjoy problem solving and like to understand how things work, then a career in Technical Support might be for you.

This programme is eligible for fees-free under the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). Find full details about the fund here.(external link)

Learn to build and administer networks for businesses

This programme builds upon the technical skills of the Certificate in Information Technology Technical Support with extended knowledge in networking and computer systems.

By the end of this course you will understand how the hardware of cables, servers and processes work with operating systems, networks and databases to deliver Information Technology Technical Support in a business environment.

With this qualification you can start your career in an entry-level Information Technology support role, or pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology.

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Bring your own device (BYOD)

What will I learn?

Nick’s story

Watch this video to find out about Nick’s experience of the NMIT Information Technology programme.

Industry savvy

At NMIT all our programmes are developed with industry to ensure you are getting the right skills for the workforce when you graduate. Our connections with industry mean we often get approached by businesses looking for graduates.

Student Network

NMIT has a purpose-built IT student network, allowing you to practise your skills in IT under real world conditions.

Friendly and helpful tutors

Everyone has to start somewhere. Whether you have previous work experience or are new to the information technology industry, have studied before or are a mature student looking to change your career - our friendly and helpful tutors want to see you succeed.

Key information for students

Entry requirements

Minimum requirements Learn more
Academic requirements for applicants under 20 years of age, NCEA University Entrance OR equivalent. Applicants aged 20 years or above, no academic qualifications are required. Evidence to support an applicant s ability to successfully undertake the Programme with a reasonable likelihood of success may be requested. If English is not the applicant's first language they must provide evidence of an IELTS overall academic score of at least 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each band, issued within the last two years OR equivalent. Additional requirements for all applicants include access to a recent model computer and a fast internet connection. In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be accepted at the discretion of the Academic Committee.
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Duration Learn more

1 Year

Tuition fees

	Annual	Total qualification
Student fees Learn more	$6,864	$6,864
Government tuition subsidy Learn more	$9,803	$9,803
TOTAL Learn more	$16,667	$16,667
Compulsory Student Services Fee
Student loan information Learn more	StudyLink

Student success Learn more

Student success data is unavailable for this qualification.

National Graduate Outcomes Learn more

3 years after completion
Median earnings Learn more	$41,008
Earnings range Learn more	$31,925 - $49,984
In employment Learn more	68%
In further study Learn more	19%
On a benefit Learn more	9%