IT Qualifications recognised
Mar 20th 2013, 7:22 pm
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IT Qualifications recognised
Hi all, please help.. i have a Degree in Economics; MSc in Social Research; Diploma in IT and various IT qualifications including ISTQB Advanced Test Managment and the ITIL v3... can anyone tell me whether NZ recognizes the IT qualifications listed.. really really appreciate advice here.. 
Mar 20th 2013, 7:40 pm
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Re: IT Qualifications recognised
Recognised Qualifications
Have a look at the above link. It depends on country, institution and qualification
Have a look at the above link. It depends on country, institution and qualification
Mar 20th 2013, 8:26 pm
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Re: IT Qualifications recognised
Like Persephone says, it depends on country, institution and qualification
ITIL 3 is definitely recognised, as that's international. There are a lot of NZ companies which have trained / are training staff in ITIL, but it's not considered a 'lock' for getting a job - just a 'plus'.
ITIL 3 is definitely recognised, as that's international. There are a lot of NZ companies which have trained / are training staff in ITIL, but it's not considered a 'lock' for getting a job - just a 'plus'.
Mar 20th 2013, 9:58 pm
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Re: IT Qualifications recognised
I'm based in the UK and all my qualifications have been taken here.. I've worked in IT for over 14 years.
Mar 20th 2013, 10:25 pm
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Mar 20th 2013, 10:51 pm
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Mar 21st 2013, 2:55 pm
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If you are planning on applying for residency then your qualification will have to match one of those on the LTSSL in order to gain bonus points for a qualification or work experience in an area of shortage [ie IT]
You can still gain points for work experience though
Mar 21st 2013, 4:22 pm
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Unfortunately the highest IT qualification i have is an ESF Diploma in IT not sure if that qualifies me for anything.. help.. my main degree was Economics and postgrad was Social Research MSc with an additional Dip in IT. Helllllllllp
Mar 21st 2013, 6:13 pm
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Have a look at the ANZSCO listing for IT here : http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]+Specialists
The relevant part is :
When you say 'qualifies' do you mean for a visa or for jobs?
The relevant part is :
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Mar 21st 2013, 6:31 pm
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Re: IT Qualifications recognised
No, it still depends on the institution. Some issues for example with old Polytechnics that may or may not have been added to the accepted Institutions list or may have been listed under their new name, so "Certificates of Equivalence" issued by the "new" university that replaced the Poly may be needed.
Mar 21st 2013, 7:01 pm
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my husbands degree was not in the subject that he works in (he works in IT) but he was still able to claim points for it. Check out the list to see if your main degree affords you any points.
(we were told by a Immigration Advisor that his degree would not count as it was not in the field he was seeking work in, but when we spoke to New Zealand House Immigration department they said it did, we put it in and it was counted - bloody
Useless Immigration Advisors)
(we were told by a Immigration Advisor that his degree would not count as it was not in the field he was seeking work in, but when we spoke to New Zealand House Immigration department they said it did, we put it in and it was counted - bloody
Useless Immigration Advisors)
