The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who are able to customise packaged web solutions, or proceed to further study in Information Technology (IT). The qualification is designed for those seeking to develop and apply skills in the concept and execution of web development and interface design. Graduates will be capable of operating within the applicable professional standards and practice, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team under broad supervision, with skills that are internationally relevant. Businesses, organisations and communities will benefit from having IT Professionals who can design and develop websites in all sectors of the economy and society. Career Opportunities Graduates will be able to: Technical skills Determine client requirements, prepare and present solution(s) which meet client requirements. Write scripts appropriate to implement and customise a solution package using frameworks and libraries. Design and implement interfaces to enhance user experience and functionality. Select, install and configure appropriate plug-in modules to supplement functionality to meet organisational requirements. Test functionality and usability to meet client requirements. Implement, configure, and publish tested web solution to meet client requirements. Core IT skills Apply communication, personal and interpersonal skills to enhance effectiveness in an IT role. Apply professional, legal, and ethical principles and practices in a socially responsible manner as an emerging IT professional. Apply the fundamentals of information systems concepts and practice to support and enhance organisational processes and systems. Apply the fundamentals of IT technical support concepts and practice to manage hardware and software resources to meet organisational requirements. Satisfactory Completion For students to be considered to have satisfactorily completed this programme, and be eligible for award of the qualification, New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5), they must have successfully met all assessment requirements and successfully completed all eight 15 credit papers, in accordance with the programme schedule for this programme. This amounts to successful programme completion of 120 credits in accordance with the programme schedule for this programme.