National Diploma in Computing (Level 5)

Aim of course: To provide students with the skills to qualify for entry to middle level positions for a diverse range of IT job roles across the industry.

Student outcomes:

• To understand computer/ Internet fundamentals.
• Knowledge of computer hardware components and assembly.
• Configure and administer a Local Area Network.
• Understanding DBMS and database administration.
• Operation of multi-user computer system.
• Understanding of software development process and computer programming.
• Knowledge of computer programming using 3GL, Object Oriented Language and in GUI environment.
• Knowledge of computer application testing.
• Understanding of role of IT in business and ethics and professionalism for IT industry in New Zealand

Entry requirements:

• Completion of secondary schooling or equivalent.
• A good ability of English language (requirement of IELTS of 5.0 or above OR TOEFL 550 or above OR an on site interview with a qualified NCBT staff member.
• Level 4 Certificate in computing or equivalent qualification OR passing a computer aptitude test conducted by NCBT*

        * Computer Aptitude test will be administered in case where:

• A student can not provide evidence of Level 4 Certificate in Computing or equivalent but claims that they have the skills through work experience in the computing field.
• It is difficult to assess the level of an unknown qualification.

Length of Course:     41 Weeks

Course structure

Computer Fundamentals

• Introduction to computing and keyboard
• Operating Systems
• Introduction to the Internet

 Computer Hardware

• Installation, Configuration and Upgrading
• Diagnosing and Troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance
• Motherboard / Processor / Memory
• Printers

Networking

• Network Fundamentals: Protocols and Concepts
• LAN switching and standards
• Security Fundamentals 
• Multi-user computer system operations and Remote Access

Software Engineering

• Introduction to computer data types and data structures
• Introduction to computer software development
• Fundamentals of computer programming

Database Fundamentals

• Introduction to Database

Programming in GUI Environment

• Programming using Visual Basic

Object Oriented Programming

• VB.Net

Web Programming Language

• ASP.Net

Software Source Files Management

• Managing software development source file

IT Industry

• Role of It in Business
• Ethics and Professionalism in New Zealand

Course Project

• Application development based on the knowledge gained throughout the course

Career Opportunities 

• Programming - Junior Programmer / Analyst Programmer
• Hardware Support - Assembly / Maintenance
• Network Support - Network Administrator / Maintenance

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