WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

Computer Systems and Support

• Identify and apply principles of managing computer systems for an organisation, including C1 and CD.
• Identify and apply customer support processes that encourage inclusion including culture and gender.
• Resolve hardware and software problems to meet end-user requirements.
• Illustrate foundational knowledge of networking.

Web Design

• Design a visual website solution that incorporates usability and accessibility concepts to increase the UX.
• Identify and apply relevant design principles to enhance the UI of a web application.
• Analyse and identify client requirements through the application of IT concepts and practices such as design thinking.
• Explain the nature and significance of New Zealand’s bi-cultural society, including the Treaty of Waitangi, and its relevance within the IT industry.

Web Development

• Create and test a cross-platform responsive website using relevant HCI principles to enhance user experience and functionality.
• Apply a web scripting language, including use of libraries and frameworks to create a software solution.
• Apply interactive design concepts to enhance UX to meet a given situation including consideration of plug-in solutions.
• Research and summarise how legal and ethical principles apply to the Information Technology sector such as copyright, security legislation, privacy act, intellectual property and IT codes of practice.

Database Concepts

• Select and apply systems development concepts to create a database using modelling and tables for a given situation.
• Create code to access a database using SQL or a suitable Access Service.
• Identify and apply data management processes for a relational database including testing.

Systems Analysis

• Analyse and identify system requirements for a client including documentation.
• Apply critical analysis and decision making to resolve an IT problem.
• Outline and apply collaboration and teamwork skills to enhance effectiveness in an IT role.

Software Development

• Select and apply design practices to the development of a software application to meet client requirements.
• Create a software solution using frameworks and libraries to meet specified requirements.
• Explain and apply a software development methodology such as Agile or DevOps.

Security and Testing

• Outline and apply security concepts to meet client requirements including documentation for end-users and technical staff.
• Design and create software code that is secure including testing.
• Create and apply a test plan to test the functionality of a web solution to meet given requirements.

Project

• Design a software solution to meet client requirements.
• Select and apply relevant HCI principles to enhance the user experience (UX) of a web application.
• Create a software solution using the software development life cycle.
• Publish a software solution including testing, documentation and post-evaluation that meets client requirements.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL YOU GET

New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• For students aged 16+.
• Learners enrolling in this programme should hold one or more of:
  • New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration & Technology) (Level 3)
  • The New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)
  • NCEA Level 2 (UE is not required)
  • Have equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience
• Applicants will be required to attend an interview, which may include a short written task or computer task.

Provisional Entry:

• Provisional Entry may be granted to domestic applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed and are able to show they are well prepared to study the programme.

International Students:

• International students must be at least 18 years old.
• International Students for whom English is a second language must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0 or a recognised equivalent test.