Computer and IT Support
IT Help
Information Technology Services and Support
Wireless Internet on Campus
Unitec students can connect their own wireless devices (laptops, smartphones, iPads) to our free Wi-Fi hotspots while on campus.
A map of Wi-Fi hotspots, and instructions on how to connect your device are available on Ask I.T's website.
Discounted Microsoft Software for Students
Unitec students can purchase Microsoft software for their personal computers for a significant discount through lapshop you'll just need to have your student ID handy to make the purchase.
Computer Facilities
The Student Computer Centre has a range of modern computers which all students can access
Location: Bldg 180, rm 1034 (Mt Albert), Bldg 520 (Waitakere)
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8.00am - 9.00pm, Fri 8.00am -5.00pm, Weekends 9.00am – 4.00pm (Mt Albert only)
Free Computing Courses
Unitec run Free4U computer courses which are free and offer a great way to get into computing. You can start from scratch with the introductory First Steps course or, if you already have some basic computing knowledge, develop skills in a range of popular computer programs. Each course is designed so that you can move from one level to the next, allowing you to develop knowledge as your confidence and skills grow.
The friendly instructors will be on hand to assist you throughout and will provide you with resource books and notes to take home. There are no exams and no pressure – start at the level that suits you and complete each course over 10 weeks:
* Free4U First Steps in Computing (10 x 90 minute sessions)
* Getting Started (10 x 90 minute sessions)
These courses are designed for the complete beginner.
* Free4U Computer Programs (12 x 90 minute sessions)
These courses are designed for anyone who has a basic computer knowledge and wants to update or learn new skills.
* Introduction to Keyboarding
* Introduction to Word Processing – Part 1
* Introduction to Word Processing – Part 2
* Introduction to Microsoft Publishing
* Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
* Introduction to Email and the Internet
* Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets
* Introduction to Microsoft Access
North Shore
Unitec, 132 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna
Monday to Friday - 9.00am - 2.30pm
Times are from 9.00am, 10.30am and 1.00pm
Contact Unitec Student Central on study@unitec.ac.nz or 0800 10 95 10 to book at a time
West Auckland (Henderson)
357 Arcade, 357 Great North Road, Henderson
Monday to Friday - 9.00am - 5.00pm
Times are from 9.00am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.00pm and 3.30pm
Contact Unitec Student Central on study@unitec.ac.nz or 0800 10 95 10 to book at a time
Other Free Computing Courses:
Central / South / East Auckland
www.manukau.ac.nz/community/freeb/contact
Students must book prior to attending a class by calling 0800 10 10 60, speaking to a facilitator at one of the classrooms listed or emailing: freeb.callcentre@manukau.ac.nz - Just because Unitec does not run these courses does not mean we cannot refer students to them - they are open to the public (Anybody aged 16 years and older who is a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident is eligible to enrol).
Central locations: Three Kings - see link above for details
South locations: Mangere, Otara, Papakura, Pukekohe - see link above for details
East locations: Howick, Meadowbank - see link above for details