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Qualification Title
National Diploma in Computing (Level 5) with optional strands in Management, Operations, Support, Generic Computing, and Software Development
Qualification Type
National Diploma
Level
5
Credits
120
Subject Area
  • Information Technology » Computer Science » Networks and Communications
  • Computing and Information Technology » Computing
Outcome Statement
This qualification recognises readiness for further study in computing and related fields at higher diploma level, as well as for initial employment in the computer industry.

It provides a first qualification for people who are pursuing a career in the computer industry, or related fields. People with this qualification have an introductory level of understanding about computer industry concepts and/or are able to work in areas of computing with the least technical complexity, for example user support or personal computer repair.

The qualification has a flexible structure to allow for changing requirements in the computer industry, and to allow providers to create learning programmes with a predominantly computing component but tailored to meet the local or national needs of a wide range of industries.

Optional specialist strands are available in computer management, computer operations, computer support, generic computing, and software development. This allows people to indicate to employers an area, or areas, of specialisation on their qualification if they wish to do so.
Developed By
NZQA National Qualifications Services
Quality Assured By
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number
0302
Content

Courses 
26227 Describe and create a local area networkInformation
5945 Evaluate multi-user computer applicationsInformation
6713 Explain the management of the information systems function in an organisationInformation
6724 Demonstrate an understanding of computer database management systemsInformation
6729 Operate a multi-user computer systemInformation
6732 Administer security systems for a multi-user computer systemInformation
6739 Demonstrate an understanding of computer network communicationInformation
6748 Explain ethics and professionalism for the computer industry in New ZealandInformation
6755 Demonstrate an understanding of computer expert systems Information
6756 Apply the principles of project planning and control Information
6758 Apply the principles of designing safeguards for computer information systems Information
6761 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of computer programmingInformation
6764 Apply the principles of creating batch and interactive computer programs using a 3GLInformation
6771 Create database access for a computer application using structured query language Information
6774 Apply the principles of creating a computer program using a 3GL in a GUI environment Information
6836 Apply the principles of resolving problems for single and multi-user computer operating systemsInformation
6869 Demonstrate an understanding of hardware components for personal computersInformation
6870 Assemble, test and dispatch a single-user personal computer and its peripherals from modulesInformation
6871 Install and test a single-user personal computer and peripheralsInformation
6872 Install single-user personal computer system software and applications softwareInformation
6873 Repair a personal computer to module levelInformation
6881 Assist a person to learn to use a computer application Information
6882 Resolve computer users' problemsInformation
6883 Identify computer problem trendsInformation
7910 Explain how data is stored on computersInformation