National Certificate in Computing
[Level 3] 2016
For New Zealand Citizens & Permanent Residents
The National Certificate in Computing
[Level 3] is a part-time programme providing
the next step for those who have completed
the National Certificate in Computing (Level
2) or for those with the equivalent of Level
2 computing skills. You must complete the
programme within 48 weeks.
The National Certificate in Computing (Level 3)
is designed to:
■■ Recognise an intermediate level of
computing skills
■■ Provide a qualification for employment
■■ Provide a stepping stone to diploma or
degree level study.
The programme consists of 10 unit standards.
When you enrol, you will be enrolled into
the first unit standard only. When you have
successfully completed this first unit, you will
enrol into the next cluster unit standard and be
issued the next workbooks. This process will
continue through the 10 unit standards.
Facilities
Computer facilities at EIT are provided by the
IT Services Department. Every student has a
login ID, also called a username and password.
This login allows you to use any computer
connected to EIT’s computer network at your
preferred EIT location. Your username allows
full access to the Internet.
Subject areas
■■ Finding out what your hardware and
software can do
■■ MYOB (an additional unit)
■■ Word Processing (using Word)
■■ Database (using Access)
■■ Desktop Publishing (using Publisher)
■■ Spreadsheeting (using Excel)
■■ Pivot tables and advanced functions
If you are studying near an EIT centre please
collect the pack of resources so you can start
your studies.
EIT Hawke’s Bay, EIT Tairāwhiti, at a choice of Regional
Learning Centres or a 'study from home' option
Level 3 | No set class times, you study when you like! | 46 credits | 48 weeks | Flexible
part-time
Fee FREE
Note: due to the part time nature of the programme StudyLink loans and allowances are not available.
This is a guide only. All costs quoted include GST. Fees apply to NZ Citizens and New Zealand Permanent Residents only.
Programme Contact:
Hawke’s Bay. Helen Pirie Phone: 06 974 8000 ext 5211. Email: hpirie@eit.ac.nz
EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
0800 22 55 348 | eit.ac.nz
Te Aho a Māui
Semester One/Two
Programme Starts
January to December
■■ $15.30 NZQA Certificates. On completion students may be eligible
for the National Certificate in Computing Level 2 (Apply directly to
NZQA)
Entry criteria
Entry into this programme is for people who have
the National Certificate in Computing (Level 2) or
equivalent skills.
you CANNOT fail. You will merely get information on
your literacy and numeracy skills. The result will NOT
have an impact on any of your assessment marks in
your course work.
English language entry requirement
Assessments
If English is not your first language you are required to have
attained an acceptable level of English language fluency.
The programme will be assessed in line with NZQA
requirements. All assessments will take place in
scheduled assessment sessions at any of the EIT
locations. You will be given a schedule of these
sessions when you have enrolled.
Entry with credit
If students have already completed one or more unit
standards in this programme they will be able to use
them for this qualification.
Please advise us if you have cross credits when you
enrol, so that you are not enrolling into units you may
have already done.
Class times
No set class times. Contact the Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti
campus or Regional Learning Centres for opening hours.
Individual Study Hours
18-20 hours per week.
Delivery options
Workbook with tutorial help available.
Literacy and Numeracy skills
A literacy and numeracy assessment is part of the
preparation for all level one to three programmes.
This is a national requirement from the Tertiary
Education Commission (TEC). This information gives
your tutors information on what your literacy and
numeracy needs are and help provide any help that
you may need in your studies.
There are two literacy and numeracy assessments. The
first assessment will take place within the first three
weeks of the programme. The second will be a week
or two before you finish the programme. This final
assessment will indicate how you have improved with
your Literacy and Numeracy skills.
There will always be a tutor to help you when you are
doing the literacy and numeracy assessment. The most
important thing to know about this assessment is that
WORLD CLASS ‘A’ RATED LECTURERS
EIT lecturers have the latest knowledge and research
in their field of expertise, and are able to attract
all-important research grants. For you, it means highly
qualified academics who have the most up-to-date
learning available.
EIT is rated one of the top two institutes of
technology and polytechnics in New Zealand for
research excellence by the Tertiary Education
Commission. This helps EIT secure funding through
the Government’s performance-based research fund.
Government funding helps EIT continue to play a
leading role in research in New Zealand.
Our lecturers are in demand to work closely on
research projects with universities, polytechnics,
businesses and organisations at regional, national and
international levels. They pass on their knowledge to
you via their teaching. When you study at EIT, you
will be at an institute that is highly rated for quality
academic research.
Academic Staff
Our tutors are highly trained professionals with
particular areas of expertise in computing and
office administration. We value our partnership with
students and aim to provide quality education in a
supportive environment encouraging personal growth
and professional development.
Unit DESCRIPTIONS
Unit
No
Brief Description
NZQA No. of Weeks to
Level Credits Complete
112
Produce business or organisational information using word processing
functions
3
5
5
2787
Create and use a computer database to provide a solution for
organisation use
3
6
6
12887
Integrate text and images and manage multiple files for generic text
and information management
3
6
6
2785
Create a computer spreadsheet to provide a solution for organisation
use
3
5
5
27642
Use a pivot table to display data
4
5
5
27643
Apply spreadsheet features to present data to meet a brief
4
6
6
2789
Produce desktop published documents for organization use
3
6
6
24872
Produce documents for a workplace using a computer
3
3
3
2780
Finding out what your hardware and software do, plus lots of other
core computing essentials e.g. protecting your data from viruses
1
3
3
2781
Manage and protect data in a personal computer system
2
3
3
3
7
7
Additional Unit
26768
Use a computerized accounts receivable and payable system to
produce financial information
HOW TO ENROL
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Request an Application Pack.
This includes detailed programme
information, entry requirements,
and an enrolment form.
0800 22 55 348
eit.ac.nz
info@eit.ac.nz
Complete and return the enrolment
form and all supporting documents
outlined in your Application Pack.
You may be contacted and invited
to an interview.
You will receive an acceptance
letter with programme information
including your programme start date.
Your acceptance letter may also
include course selection forms, you
need to complete and return them.
You or your employer will receive
an invoice.
Organise payment of your fees.
DISCLAIMER: There is a nationwide transition to new New Zealand qualifications at Levels 1-6. Information contained in this publication is correct
at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. Whilst all reasonable efforts will be made to ensure listed programmes are offered and
regulations are current, EIT reserves the right to change content, method of delivery, to withdraw any programme or course of study, or impose
limitations on enrolment. Some programmes mentioned in this publication are subject to final approval and accreditation or sufficient enrolments
being received. Fees for 2016 will be set by EIT Council by November 2015 and are subject to change.
Check eit.ac.nz for the latest information or phone 0800 22 55 348.