Level 1 P-Tech Pathways to Technology Course / MIT

The 01PTECH course will teach students industry based skills in Digital Technologies, through mentoring from IBM, The Warehouse Group, Foodstuff, Spark and Vodafone NZ.

This course is ideal for students who wish to pursue tertiary study or a career in the field of Computer Science or Information Systems. The course aims to stimulate your interest, and teach foundational concepts of Computer Science. It promises to be a challenging and enjoyable year as students participate in the coursework. Industry mentors will work with students to create an exciting experience and share their knowledge with the students. 

The course consists of field trips, University visits, online and traditional classroom learning. 

Students will cover:

• Web Development
• Computer Programming
• App development
• Database Development
• Media outcome i.e. Online Magazine and Vlogs
• Infographics i.e. designing online posters

P-Tech is a high school/tertiary program, focused on developing digital and creative skills that will enable students to become readily employable. From Level 2 onwards, students go to MIT every Wednesday to gain a Level 4 qualification in IT.

They will learn basic to advanced information systems management, such as creating interactive web sites, managing database, programming and creating media outcomes. 

This will include industry practices such as AGILE and project management skills.

P-Tech is a three-way partnership between industry, high schools and further education, working together to address current youth unemployment rates and create an industry talent pipeline, to match the requirements of the NZ Digital Technology industry.

During the year, students gain 17-19 credits through Database creation, Python Programming, and using Project Management software and Web Development.