TIC: Mr C Smith
Level 2 Computer Studies Technology (12COM)
This course offers students the opportunity to learn skills in the computer science and information area of
computing. The content covered forms the foundation for a possible level 3 course in 2013
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS2.42 | Demonstrate understanding of the advanced concepts of digital media | 4 | Internal |
| AS2.44 | Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts from computer science | 4 | External |
| AS2.45 | Construct a modular algorithmic structure for an advanced task | 3 | Internal |
| AS2.46 | Construct an advanced computer program for a specified task | 3 | External |
| AS2.43 | Implement advanced procedures to produce a specified digital medic outcome | 4 | Internal |
You will learn to:
• develop understanding of concepts in computer science, including algorithms, programming language concepts and data structures
• develop your problem solving skills using the technology process
• apply a set of techniques to produce a digital media outcome that meets specifications
• design an advanced algorithmic structure
• use a programming language (such as Java) to solve problems
Due to changes currently being made to level 2 standards by NZQA, there may be some minor changes to this course in 2012.
Level 3 Computing and Information Technology (13CIT)
This course continues on from 12CIT.
After this initial unit standard, the class will be divided into two groups. One group will do unit standards and one group will do achievement standards. The teacher will invite advanced students taking the achievement standards to do a scholarship.
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| US25658 | Create a website for a stakeholder using a dedicated web authoring tool | 5 | Internal |
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After this initial unit standard, the class will be divided into two groups. One group will do unit standards and one group will do achievement standards. The teacher will invite advanced students taking the achievement standards to do a scholarship. |
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS90620 | Develop a one off solution to solve a client issue | 8 | Internal |
| AS90685 | Demonstrate techniques in information and communication technology | 4 | Internal |
| AS90676 | Describe technologists’ responsibilities to the wide community | 4 | External |
| US2789 | Plan and design DTP documents for organisation use | 5 | Internal |
| US2785 | Produce and use spreadsheets for business use | 5 | Internal |
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Students who wish to complete the National Certificate in Computing level 3, will need to complete these unit standards if they have not done so previously. |
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| US2787 | Create and use a computer database to provide a solution for organisation use | 6 | Internal |
| US2780 | Operate and maintain a PC level 1 | 3 | Internal |
| US2781 | Manage and protect data in a PC level 2 | 3 | Internal |
This is a mixed course of achievement standards and unit standards that can be used for University Entrance.
You will learn to:
• develop skills in design and excel spreadsheets
• design and create a website for a stakeholder
• solve an ICT problem for a real stakeholder
• write a fully referenced essay after interviewing two technologists
Prerequisites: completed 12CIT, 12BCT or 12COM and have level 1 literacy
Level 3 Beginners Computing and Information Technology (13BCT)
This course is designed for students who have not previously taken a computing course but would like to learn some computer skills in a range of software programs.
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| US112 | Produce information using word processed functions | 5 | Internal |
| US2785 | Produce and use spreadsheets for business use | 5 | Internal |
| US2789 | Plan and design desktop published documents for organizational use | 5 | Internal |
| US25658 | Create a website for a stakeholder using a dedicated web-authoring tool | 5 | Internal |
| AS90770 | Whakamahi rauemi hei hanga tuhinga i te reo o tōna ao torotoro | 6 | Internal |
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For students who wish to complete the National Certificate in Computing level 3, the following unit standards would have to be achieved. |
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| US2780 | Operate and maintain PC (level 1) | 3 | Internal |
| US2781 | Manage and protect data in a PC (level 2) | 3 | Internal |
| US2787 | Create and use a computer database to provide a solution for organisation use | 6 | Internal |
This is a unit standards based course that can be used for University Entrance
You will learn to:
• use the keyboard efficiently and safely
• develop skills in word processing, excel spreadsheets, design and sharepoint
• understand the basics of computer theory
Prerequisites: this course is intended for students who have not previously taken CIT