About New Zealand Diploma In It Technical Support in Universal College of Learning (UCOL)

Overview

This ICT course will provide you with work-ready skills for a career in IT technical support and also provides cross-credit into UCOL’s Bachelor of Information Communications Technology (Applied) degree.

The NZ Diploma in IT Technical Support provides fundamental skills across a broad range of core ICT areas including: business information systems, computer hardware, networking and security, system support and troubleshooting, programming, web and database technologies, and systems analysis.

This programme has a practical, hands-on focus which enables students to demonstrate their IT and technical support skills and develop frontline support expertise in one of the world’s largest and fastest growing industries.

Career & Study Outcomes

• Web developer

• Desktop support

• User support

• Network technician

• Applications specialist

• Database administrator

• Service technician

• Programmer

To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries, see Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Occupation Outlook for ICT Architects and Administrators.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :    Score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5
• TOEFL  :    Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
• PTE       :    Score of 50 with no band less than 42

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.