Nationally recognised & registered training provider

VIT (Vishan Institute of Technology) proudly offers Higher education Commission Fiji’s “National Certificate in Information Technology (level 2)” a National Qualification ensuring pathway to academic excellence & Industry relevance. Upon successful completion you receive a prestigious Higher education Commission Fiji quality Certificate & Transcript.  

“Empowering futures: National qualifications accredited by HEC Fiji, Delivered by VIT – Your path to excellence with official certificates & Transcripts”

Purpose

This is an entry level qualification for individuals who 

• study at different fields but intend to learn basic skills in computing; or 
• intend to work in a range of basic positions within the information technology sector. 

The purpose of this qualification is to provide businesses in Fiji with graduates who have attained a range of basic level IT competencies that are practical and valued.  Graduates will be able to use these skills independently and contribute to business outcomes.

Course Highlights:

• Nationally Recognised: Higher Education Commission Fiji
• Accreditation: Higher Education Commission Fiji
• Moderation: The National Qualification offered by VIT is moderated 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 July 
• The 2nd study period: from July to December

Certificates Awarded by

Higher Education Commission Fiji

Credit points:

Total number of units = 13
42 Credit points

13 Core unit

Course Format

Core Subjects

CG0040

Apply safe work practices in the workplace  

IT00012

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices  

IT00022

Communicate effectively in an IT environment  

IT0003

Use computer operating systems

IT00042

Demonstrate knowledge of computing hardware, software and terminology to select digital tools for specified purposes

IT0005

Use the main features and functions of a word processing application

IT0006

Use the main features and functions of a spreadsheet application for a purpose

IT00072

Produce a presentation using desktop presentation application

IT00082

Access and use the internet

IT00092

Use digital communications technologies

IT00102

Use the main features and functions of a database application to create and test a database

IT00122

Recognise basic security and compliance issues

IT00112

Connect Hardware peripherals

Entry Requirements

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

• demonstrate technical skills and competencies with basic literacy and numeracy 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.