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Computing User qualifications Levels 2–4

We have now revised the Level 2 to 4 IT User qualifications. Included below are a summary of changes and draft qualification documents (clean and tracked versions).

These draft versions reflect the work of an advisory and writing group composed of subject matter experts. They met regularly to review and recommend changes to the suite.

The review process was guided by insights from the Toi Whanui Workforce Development Plan published by Toi Mai in May 2024. This plan captured extensive engagement across the digital technologies sector and highlighted key workforce trends, skills needs and future directions.

This review has now been completed and the updated qualifications are with NZQA for approval.

Keep reading for a summary of changes to this suite of qualifications. Please refer to the resources section further below for the documentation (both clean and with tracked changes).

Across all qualifications – Updates to Qualification Specifications 

  • All qualifications have been retitled from “Computing User” to “Digital Technologies” to indicate a shift of emphasis towards developing and improving digital skills to support and enhance workplace productivity. This emphasis is also reflected in changes to the graduate profiles of each qualification. 
  • Detailed programme conditions removed. These will instead be included in programme guidance documents that will accompany the qualifications. 
  • Qualification award and evidence statements updated to the current wording.  
  • Version and Transition information included.  

 

4132 NZ Certificate in Computing (Foundation User) Level 2 to be retitled as NZ Certificate in Digital Technologies (Level 2) 

  • Qualification outcome statements amended, including the GPOs and Strategic Purpose, for clarity and to broaden range of potential digital contexts for programmes. No change to GPO credit distribution.  

 

2592 NZ Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) Level 3 to be retitled as NZ Certificate in Digital Technologies (Level 3) 

  • Qualification outcome statements amended, including the GPOs and Strategic Purpose, for clarity and to expand potential scope for programmes, including possibility to link with IT professional areas. No change to GPO credit distribution.  

 

2593 NZ Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) Level 4 to be retitled as NZ Certificate in Digital Technologies (Level 4) 

  • Qualification outcome statements amended, including the GPOs and Strategic Purpose, to emphasise innovation and organisational productivity, and provide an added focus on emerging technologies. No change to GPO credit distribution.  

Please download the draft qualifications below, including clean and tracked change copies). 

 Qualification document  Clean Copy   Tracked Changes  
4132 NZ Cert in Computing (Foundation User) Level 2  4132 clean 4132 tracked
2592 NZ Cert in Computing (Intermediate User) Level 3    2592 clean 2592 tracked
2593 NZ Cert in Computing (Advanced User) Level 4     2593 clean 2593 tracked

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