Discover a career in IT with the ITC 502 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving as a Blended Learning option.
10 weeks part-time
Blended Delivery
$130.00
This is a foundation paper that will teach you the foundations of programming using Java Script.
You’ll have access to a full suite of software development resources and applications, including the latest programming tools, cloud servers and storage from Microsoft and AWS, as well as the opportunity to gain further industry recognised accreditations.
This is a blended delivery paper incorporating modern learning, remote working and a mixture of instructor led and self-study. You will need to come to class one day per week which will be held on-campus or remotely on Friday's.
IT502 is a required paper for all IT programmes at NZQA Level 5 and above, and you will gain 15 credits towards any Diploma or Degree programme in IT. It’s a great way to get a flying start into further study, or simply learn some programming skills.
Blended study is the best of both modes – online learning using SIT2LRN’s proven Distance Learning delivery, plus a hands on, in-person block course in stunning Queenstown at SIT’s Remarkables Park campus.
ITC502 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem SolvingApply the principles of software development to create simple working applications.
School Leavers
All applicants should be over the age of 16 years and have achieved one of the following:
NCEA Level 260 credits at Level 2 or above, preferably including English, mathematics and science plus 20 credits from any level. In addition, the literacy and numeracy requirements for NCEA Level 1 must be met as follows:
Literacy requirementMinimum of 10 credits through either specified assessment standards - available through a range of subjects and English for Academic Purposes unit standards 22750 and 22751, or unit standards - package of three literacy unit standards 26622, 26624, 26625 (all three required).
Numeracy requirementMinimum of 10 credits through either achievement standards - specified assessment standards available through a range of subjects, or unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627 (all three required), and/or
Successful completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) or equivalent programme of study, knowledge, skills and experience.
Mature Applicants (20 years of age or above)Successful completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) or equivalent programme of study, knowledge, skills and experience.
English Language Requirements
Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following
NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or
an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A- level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA),or Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL);or
Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand,,Australia,Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters' Degree or Doctoral Degree, the language of instruction of which must be in English and which must be from a tertiary education provider from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States or
Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment
IELTS test - Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 4 (General) or (Employment) Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 Language Cert - B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than merit in any band
* New versions of some NZCEL qualifications, and in some cases new qualifications, were published on 13 June 2017. These are intended to replace pre-existing versions and qualifications, which have been given expiring status until discontinued on 31 December 2019. (a) denotes expiring (b) denotes current
For this course you will need to:
Completing IT502 will provide 15 credits towards the following programmes:
This is a blended delivery paper incorporating modern learning, remote working and a mixture of instructor led and self-study. You will need to come to class one day per week which will be held remotely on Friday's.
Outside of class as general guide you would need to allocate another 8 hours per week for study, but this varies between students.
Winter School Schedule:
Summer School Schedule:
Note: Schedule subject to change.
Week
Day
Class
Time
Week 1
Mon, November 30, 2020
Tue, December 01, 2020
Wed, December 02, 2020
Onsite/Compulsory
9am - 4:00pm
Thu, December 03, 2020
Fri, December 04, 2020
Week 2
Mon, December 07, 2020
Remote/Optional
10am - 3:00pm
Tue, December 08, 2020
Wed, December 09, 2020
Remote/Compulsory
Thu, December 10, 2020
Fri, December 11, 2020
Week 3
Mon, December 14, 2020
Tue, December 15, 2020
Wed, December 16, 2020
Thu, December 17, 2020
Fri, December 18, 2020
Week 4
Mon, December 21, 2020
Tue, December 22, 2020
Wed, December 23, 2020
Thu, December 24, 2020
Fri, December 25, 2020
Xmas Break
Week 5
Mon, January 11, 2021
Tue, January 12, 2021
Wed, January 13, 2021
9am - 3:00pm
Thu, January 14, 2021
Fri, January 15, 2021
Week 6
Mon, January 18, 2021
Tue, January 19, 2021
Wed, January 20, 2021
Onsite or Remote Compulsory
Thu, January 21, 2021
Fri, January 22, 2021
Week 7
Mon, January 25, 2021
Tue, January 26, 2021
Wed, January 27, 2021
Thu, January 28, 2021
Fri, January 29, 2021
Week 8
Mon, February 01, 2021
Tue, February 02, 2021
Wed, February 03, 2021
Thu, February 04, 2021
Fri, February 05, 2021
Week 9
Mon, February 08, 2021
Tue, February 09, 2021
Wed, February 10, 2021
9am - 12:00pm
Thu, February 11, 2021
Fri, February 12, 2021