Apply the theory you learn in a practical web design project using an existing website framework to demonstrate your technical understanding.  

Also develop skills in user interface design, content and website administration. 

This programme will ready you to start your career creating websites for business clients. 

Once you graduate, you can pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology(external link). 

In the first six months of this programme you will complete the four courses in the Certificate in Information Technology Technical Support to gain a good grounding in Information Technology. 

You will then complete these four courses, specific to the NZ Diploma in Web Development and Design

Application Testing

• Determine client acceptance requirements and data input and exports from existing system(s). 
• Create, use and document a test plan for a solution to meet client requirements. 
• Plan and implement a testing environment. 
• Produce technical documentation for users and technical staff.

Introduction to Systems analysis and Design

• Identify and discuss the principles of the systems development life cycle (SDLC). 
• Explain the need for systems analysis and design within the systems development process. 
• Explain the principles of effective IT systems analysis and design and the appropriate application of these in the systems development process. 
• Create and interpret systems design and analysis documentation. 
• Understand the need for and apply software development standards in analysis and design documentation.

Internet Design Principles

• Describe and discuss the operation of Internet components and the interrelationships between these components. 
• Explain the design principles required for successful Internet web page development for static and dynamic Internet web pages and apply these principles to the design and evaluation of a range of different web pages. 
• Explain the design principles required for successful Internet website development and apply these principles to the design and evaluation of websites. 
• Apply the principles of multi-media development for web.

Framework Customisation

• Select an appropriate framework set for a given brief. 
• Design a website for a particular Framework. 
• Separate content from presentation in the development of a website. 
• Work with groups, roles and permissions. 
• Select and manage a host and domain names. 
• Content types, entities and entity-relationships.

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.

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 business professionals looking for graduates.

Join a community of like-minded students. Whether you are into networks, websites, design, coding or another niche of the information technology industry - you will find other students who you can share your learning with.

Academic Requirements

• NCEA Level 2

Alternative Requirements

Applicants (including those over 20 years of age) who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager or delegate.

English Language Requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table.(external link)

Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment.

• IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test

Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.

Other requirements

Students will require access to a recent model computer and a fast internet connection.

Special Entry

In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the entry requirements may be granted entry to the Programme where they supply evidence to satisfy the Head of Department or delegate of their ability to succeed on the Programme.

Use of software development tools(external link) is made available to Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology by the Academic Partner Program(external link) from Visual Paradigm(external link) for educational use. 

You are required to have your own laptop with these minimum specifications(external link).

Additionally, you'll need a SSD - 128GB Internal SSD of your own.