Purpose

This certificate is for people who are either:

• currently engaged in information technology trade; or 
• upgrading their knowledge and skills towards being a skilled tradesperson.  

The purpose of this qualification is to provide organisations with graduates who have intermediate level computing user skills, and who can be employed in entry-level Information Technology roles. 

Course Highlights:

• Nationally Recognised: Fiji National Qualification framework
• Accreditation: Higher Education Commission Fiji
• Programme Moderation by: The National Qualification offered by VIT is moderated by Higher Education Commission Fiji
• Certification by: Higher Education Commission Fiji

Delivery mode:

Blended Delivery (Suva | Lautoka | Nadi)

This qualification will be provided by face-to-face training sessions and online live webinar training via a web-hosted online training service (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Google MEET and GoToMeeting); however, in any special circumstances, the mode of delivery can be adjusted reasonably and fair to the learner cohorts.

Assessment:

Assessments will take the form of written tasks including workbook, quiz, reflective journal, report writing, and case studies and practical tasks including role play, presentation, group discussions, observation, projects and hands on practical lab activities in a simulated work environment. Supplementary evidence will be gathered if required from the course workbook.

Intake dates:

VIT – Quarterly intakes

Study Period

In a year, there are two Semesters:

• The 1st study period: from February to June 
• The 2nd study period: from August to December

Certificates Awarded by

Higher Education Commission Fiji

Credit points:

Total number of units = 55

55 Credit points

13 Core unit

Course Format

Core Subjects

IT00133 

Evaluate and apply new technology to improve an organisation’s activities

IT00143 

Install and optimise software applications

IT00153 

Create a simple Website

IT00162 

Configure and use contemporary and emerging digital devices

IT00173 

Write a simple computer program

IT00183 

Design a Database

IT00193 

Apply advanced word processing features to produce complex documents

IT00203 

Produce a spreadsheet for organisational use

IT00213 

Produce and use a database for organisational use

IT00223 

Use a desktop publishing application to produce documents

IT00233 

Use a presentation application to produce an interactive multimedia presentation

Core Generic > Work and Study Skills

CG00063 

Demonstrate communication skills in a workplace

CG00402 

Apply safe working practices in the workplace

Entry Requirements

A pre-requisite for entry into this qualification will be those who are: 

• have completed the National Certificate in Information Technology (Level 2); or 
• have gained technical skills and industry experience in Information Technology 

RPL candidates

Prior to commencing the RPL process, RPL candidates are required to have relevant work experiences and/or any other evidence to match with the training package requirements.

The mode of delivery of RPL candidates depends on the process and outcome of the RPL. The candidates can refer to the process of RPL from the Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Information Kit – RPL Kit and RPL policy.