A one-year, hands-on diploma in IT infrastructure, networking and technical support.
Delivered by International College of Auckland, Auckland
Hands-on training in IT infrastructure, networking and technical support that prepares you for frontline and second-line support roles. You’ll learn to install and configure hardware and software, administer systems, networks and databases, troubleshoot problems and handle common security issues.
The programme finishes with an IT project covering planning, design, development, testing and deployment. You’ll need your own laptop or desktop with internet access. Graduates can continue to a bachelor’s degree in IT through ICA’s pathways.
Start almost any time, with an intake about every ten weeks.
Hardware, networks, systems administration, databases and IT security.
Credit into year 2 of a Bachelor of IT at Auckland Institute of Studies, or towards one at Griffith University.
Plan, build, test and deploy a project from start to finish.
An outline of the main areas covered. The institution confirms the final list of papers when you enrol.
Not sure if you qualify? Send us your details and we’ll check them for you, with no consultation fee.
Ask us and we’ll send you the current fee for your intake, usually within one working day.
ICA doesn’t publish this programme’s international fee online. We’ll confirm the tuition fee and any other costs for your intake before you apply.
You’ll also need health and travel insurance and a student visa.
No admin, registration or education consultation fees. The Licensed Immigration Adviser charges separately for visa advice.
Up to 25 hours a week during term, and full-time during scheduled holidays. This full-time programme leads to a New Zealand qualification at Level 4 or higher and lasts at least one academic year.
This diploma isn’t on Immigration New Zealand’s list for the Post-Study Work Visa. From 16 November 2026, graduates who studied it full-time in New Zealand can apply for the Short-Term Graduate Work Visa: 6 months of open work rights, once only, within 3 months of their student visa ending. It can’t support a partner’s work visa. Continuing to a higher qualification that is eligible is another path.
Based on Immigration New Zealand’s rules as at 26 October 2026. Your actual rights are the conditions on your visa, and rules can change. The Licensed Immigration Adviser we introduce you to will confirm them for your situation.
Graduates can transfer credit into year 2 of the Bachelor of Information Technology at Auckland Institute of Studies, or towards the Bachelor of Information Technology at Griffith University, Australia (up to 160 credit points).
Apply Direct handles your application with no admin, registration or consultation fees. For your visa, we introduce you to a Licensed Immigration Adviser, who charges for their advice.
Ask us anything without an account, or apply online when you’re ready.
Choose your programme and upload your documents from your phone or computer.
Our team checks everything, asks for anything missing, then sends it to the institution.
Your offer letter arrives in your account, ready for your visa application.
Gather what Immigration New Zealand asks for, such as your offer letter, passport, proof of funds, and any medical or police certificates.
We introduce you to a Licensed Immigration Adviser (LIA) in New Zealand, who checks your documents and advises you on your student visa. The adviser charges for this service and confirms their fee first.
Submit your application to Immigration New Zealand online, with your adviser guiding you through it.
Once Immigration New Zealand approves your application, your student visa is issued and you’re cleared to travel.
Book your flight, sort your accommodation and get set for orientation. Kia ora, and welcome to Aotearoa!
Ideally three to four months before your chosen intake, so there is time to receive your offer and arrange your student visa.
No. We don’t charge admin, registration or education consultation fees. You pay the institution’s fees and Immigration New Zealand’s visa fee yourself, and the Licensed Immigration Adviser we introduce you to charges for their visa advice.
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Tell us about your study and work background and we’ll confirm whether you meet the entry requirements for New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support (Level 5), plus the next steps.