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Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL | Te Pūkenga is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.
From 2023, UCOL | Te Pūkenga and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga. So, if you join UCOL | Te Pūkenga in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.
This programme consists of 60 credits. The courses include;
Technical IT Skills (15 Credits)
Upon successful completion of the course you'll be able to assemble and disassemble standard computer hardware components; install, configure and use operating systems; apply basic networking and security concepts to connect devices and access Internet-based services, and communicate and plan effectively. The course covers:
- Hardware, including local and remote storage technology
- Operating systems, including device drivers and command line entry
- Networking, including remote services
- Security concepts at end-user level
- Documentation of planning and implementation of the above procedures, including technical writing
- Professional conduct and safety when working with hardware.
Media Design and Development (15 Credits)
Learn to build a multimedia website to a brief using essential concepts of development and design. The course covers:
- Multimedia such as graphics, sound, video and text
- Interactivity, accessibility and user experience (UX)
- Scripting and content management systems
- Intellectual property and copyright, professional conduct and cultural sensitivity, including Treaty of Waitangi
Information Management (15 Credits)
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to investigate and describe information management solutions in a range of organisational environments and cultural contexts; plan, design and document information systems solutions to meet organisational requirements; build information systems solutions using appropriate tools to meet organisational requirements, and communicate and plan effectively. The course covers:
- Basic concepts of business analysis and data modelling
- Basic relational database development including tables, queries, reports, forms, validation, and restricting information
- Other information management tools as applicable, such as spreadsheets, file management and report writing
- Intellectual property, security, confidentiality and privacy issues
- Compliance with regulations, legislation and internal policies, and professional conduct.
Software Design and Development (15 Credits)
Learn essential skills and knowledge to develop basic software applications. The course covers:
- Programming fundamentals, including coding standards and documentation
- Compiler, command line interface (CLI), interpreters, logic depiction methods
- Basic concepts of user experience
- Project management and project management tools
- Intellectual property, security and professional conduct.