National Certificate in Information Technology – Level 3
Programme Introduction
The National Certificate in Information Technology (Level 3) is an intermediate qualification designed for learners seeking to advance beyond foundational digital literacy into specialized technical competencies applicable in professional environments. Delivered over four months through Pacific Technical Institute, this programme equips graduates with the ability to customize software, evaluate emerging technologies, manage system operations, and create digital content including websites and databases. Aligned with the Fiji Qualifications Framework and internationally relevant standards, the certificate prepares students to meet standard professional conventions, optimize organizational activities through technology, and pursue further specialized study or entry-level technical roles within Fiji’s growing digital economy.
Course Summary
This technical certificate integrates thirteen core units focused on advanced application software, system management, web development, and programming fundamentals. Students gain hands-on experience in creating complex documents, organizational spreadsheets, and databases while learning to design simple websites, write basic computer programs, and configure contemporary digital devices. The curriculum emphasizes technology evaluation for organizational improvement, desktop publishing, multimedia presentations, and database design principles, all underpinned by essential workplace communication skills and safe work practices. Graduates emerge with the capability to care for and optimize computer hardware and software, ensuring they can contribute effectively to business efficiency and technological innovation across various sectors.
Further Studies Pathway
- National Certificate in Information Technology – Level 4
- Diploma in Information Technology / Computer Science (Level 5)
- Bachelor of Information Technology / Computer Science
- Specialized Certificate [cybersecurity basics, cloud computing, advanced programming languages (Python, Java), or Cisco networking]
Unit Costing – National Certificate in Information Technology – Level 3
| Unit Code | Unit Descriptor | Unit Credit Point | Cost/Unit |
| IT00133 | Evaluate and apply new technology to improve an organisation’s activities | 4 | $149.00 |
| IT00143 | Install and optimise software applications | 4 | $149.00 |
| IT00153 | Create a simple website | 5 | $235.00 |
| IT00162 | Configure and use contemporary and emerging digital devices | 4 | $149.00 |
| IT00173 | Write a simple computer program | 5 | $175.00 |
| IT00183 | Design a Database | 7 | $347.00 |
| IT00193 | Apply advanced word processing features to produce complex documents | 4 | $149.00 |
| IT00203 | Produce a spreadsheet for organizational use | 5 | $175.00 |
| IT00213 | Produce and use a database for organizational use | 4 | $149.00 |
| IT00223 | Use a desktop publishing application to produce documents | 5 | $175.00 |
| IT00233 | Use a presentation application to produce and deliver an interactive multimedia presentation | 4 | $149.00 |
| CG00063 | Demonstrate communication skills in a workplace | 5 | $175.00 |
| CG00402 | Apply safe work practices in the workplace | 4 | $149.00 |
Enrolment Fees: $125.00 [non-refundable]
Features
- Produce Advanced Digital Content Using Specialized Applications: Utilize advanced features of word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, and presentation software to produce complex documents, organizational data models, and interactive multimedia presentations.
- Develop Basic Web and Programming Solutions: Create simple websites and write basic computer programs by applying fundamental principles of computing programming and web design to meet specified digital requirements.
- Manage and Optimize IT Systems and Devices: Install, configure, and optimize software applications and contemporary digital devices while caring for computer hardware to ensure efficient system performance.
- Evaluate Technology and Design Data Structures: Assess and apply new technologies to improve organizational activities while understanding and applying principles of database design for effective information management.
- Demonstrate Professional Workplace Conduct and Safety: Communicate effectively within a workplace environment and apply safe work practices to ensure personal and organizational compliance with health and safety standards.
Target audiences
- Junior Web Developer / Content Administrator
- IT Support Officer / Systems Administrator
- Data Management Officer / Database Assistant
- Digital Production Specialist
- Office Technology Coordinator
- Junior Programmer / Application Support
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