About New Zealand Diploma In Information Technology Technical Support in Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
Summary
This programme will provide students with the knowledge and skills for a career in information technology. It is equivalent to the first year of the Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, so if students choose to progress to the degree they will only need to undertake another two years of study.
Students will develop an awareness of the IT environment and an appreciation of the needs of users. Students will develop the skills to work in roles such as computer technician, help desk and technical support officer, entry level network administrator, network engineer, and applications support analyst with a particular focus on technical support. This programme incorporates the New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology.
Career/further opportunities
Graduates may be employed in roles such as computer technician, help desk and technical support officer, entry-level network administrator, network engineer, and applications support analyst with a particular focus on technical support.
The programme can lead on to further progressive study at degree level.
Academic qualification equivalents
- All‐India Senior School Certificate or the Higher Secondary School Certificate with 50% or better in 4 subjects
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
- TOEFL : Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)
- PTE : PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
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.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
