A course that is longer and deeper than others on offer. The Techtorium Diploma in PC Support is taught across a year - at least eight weeks longer than any other, with 1100 hours of total contact / study time.

World-class tuition that will prepare you for an exciting future in the I.T. industry as a PC Engineer.

Hours of practical sessions where you will learn the 'hands-on' skills required by employers in the real world.

Interview preparation and real-world job skills assessment at the end of the course.

The Diploma in PC Support is NZQA approved as a Level 5 diploma (25 hours per week over 44 weeks). No one else in New Zealand offers such a premium course for such a low price.

The Diploma in PC Support (DipPCEng) is approved and accredited by NZQA as a Level 5 Diploma, and you are eligible to apply for a student loan.

Personal assistance from Patrick to help you find a great I.T. job.

The Diploma in PC Support equips you to support PCs and PC networks in the business environment. You will learn how to support PC hardware, networks and operating system software. You will become proficient in PC installations, upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting.

• PC Engineering Engineer
• Network Support Engineer
• Desktop Analyst
• IT Support Analyst

If you want to continue your studies, successful completion of the Techtorium Diploma in PC Support will ensure you meet the entry level criteria for Bachelor programs in computer studies at a number of universities in Auckland and around the country.

All external exams are at your discretion. You only pay the external CompTIA exam fees if you choose to sit them. Being NZQA accredited, you are eligible to apply for a student loan.

• Term 1 – 25 January 2010
• Term 2 – 19 April 2010
• Term 3 – 19 July 2010
• Term 4 – 4 October 2010

The 4 modules cover -

• PC Hardware and Software
• Networks
• Internet
• Applications

You are evaluated and tested for understanding by Techtorium. The Diploma in PC Support (DipPCEng) is approved and accredited by NZQA as a Level 5 Diploma. You will receive the Diploma upon successful completion of the course. You may also elect to sit the external CompTIA exams for the A+, Network+ and Internet+ certificates, and a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exam.

Minimum of four years secondary education with level 2 numeracy and level 2 literacy with a preference for students who have achieved level 2 NCEA. Students must be 17 years or over at the beginning of the course.

English language proficiency is required (IELTS 4.0), as is a strong desire to work in the IT industry.

Applicants who do not meet this criteria will be assessed individually at interview.