Pathways to tertiary study for careers in Technology, Engineering and Science

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

CareersJobs in information and communications technology are all about computers and how we use them.

Work in this industry may include:

  • computer programming
  • software testing
  • digital telecommunications and multimedia
  • database administration
  • website development
  • systems administration
  • working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • designing computer systems and networks
  • developing computer games and digital effects for films
  • fixing software and hardware problems for people and organisations

Tertiary The type of qualification needed varies for different roles, but in general a tertiary qualification in computer science, computer or electronic engineering, or information technology is recommended.

Recommended School Subjects

Towards a diploma/certificate: English, Digital Technologies, Mathematics, Science (Physics emphasis), Construction and Mechanical Technologies, Design and Visual Communication.
Towards a degree: English, Digital Technologies, Statistics and Modelling, Mathematics with Calculus, Physics, Design and Visual Communication, Construction and Mechanical Technologies.

Related Careers Digital project manager, software engineer, mechatronics engineer, electronics engineer/technician, chief information officer, telecommunications engineer/technician, transport modeller.

People and their Pathways...

JESSE ASHTON
Data Analyst, AWT New Zealand Ltd
year 13Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English, Statistics, Calculus, Japanese
TertiaryBachelor of Biomedical Engineering; Master of Biomedical Engineering
HELEN BURNETT
ICT Support, Heretaunga Intermediate
year 13Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, Computers
TertiaryDiploma of Information and Communication Technology; Bachelor of Computing Systems
NIKITA CHOVEAUX
Software Tester, ADInstruments
Year 13Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, Japanese, Media Studies
Tertiary Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology; Bachelor of Science in Anatomy
ALEX GRAVES
Software Developer, Fronde Systems Group Ltd
year 13German, English, Statistics, Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
TertiaryDiploma of Software Engineering, Bachelor of Information Technology
LUCY HOLDEN
GIS Assistant, Napier City Council
year 13Geography, English, Biology, Graphics
TertiaryBachelor of Arts in Geography


SHAUN WESTON GIS Consultant, Eagle Technology
year 13Geography, History, Computing, Maths, Classical Studies, Economics
TertiaryBachelor of Business Studies in Information Systems; Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Systems