TIC: Mr C Smith
Level 1 Computer Studies Technology (11COM)
This course offers students the opportunity to learn skills in the Information and Computer Science area of computing. The content covered forms the foundation for the course at level 2.
| Number |
Name of standard | Literacy/Numeracy | Credits |
Assessment |
| AS91080 | Implement basic procedures to produce a specified digital information outcome | 4 | Internal | |
| AS91053 | Demonstrate understanding - Design concepts | 3 | External | |
| AS91073 | Implement basic procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome | 4 | Internal | |
| AS91080 | Demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts from computer science | 3 | External | |
| AS91074 | Basic computer science | L | 3 | Internal |
| AS91075 | Construct an algorithmic structure for a basic task | 3 | Internal | |
| AS91076 | Construct a basic computer program for a specified task | 3 | Internal |
You will learn to:
• develop understanding of concepts in computer science, including algorithms, programming language concepts and data structures
• develop understanding of successful design
• develop your problem solving skills using the technology process
• apply design principles and formatting techniques as appropriate to the outcome
• apply a set of techniques to produce a digital media outcome that meets specifications
• design an algorithmic structure to solve a simple problem
• use a programming language (such as Java) to solve simple problems
• create text that is fit for the purpose and intended audience
Level 2 Computing and Information Technology (12CIT)
This course continues on from the level one digital information course.
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| US112 | Produce information using word processed functions | 5 level 3 | Internal |
| US2784 | Create and use a simple computer spreadsheet to solve a problem | 3 |
Internal |
| AS90449 | All students will cover the unit standards above. The class will then divide into two groups. One group will do the following achievement standards and the other group will do the unit standards | ||
| AS2.40 | Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts of information systems used to manage share information | 3 | External |
| AS2.41 | Implement advanced procedures to produce a specified digital information outcome with dynamically linked data | 6 | Internal |
| AS2.53 | Implement advanced procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome | 4 | Internal |
| US5940 | Produce a presentation using a presentation application | 3 | Internal |
| US2786 | Create and use a computer flat file database to solve a problem | 3 | Internal |
| US2788 | Desktop Publishing | 3 | Internal |
| US2780 | Operate a PC 3 | level 1 |
Internal |
You will learn to:
• extend your skills in word processing, design and spread sheets
• understand a computer system
• use a problem solving process to produce an appropriate solution
Prerequisites: 11CIT completed during the previous year and level 1 literacy
Due to changes currently being made to level 2 standards by NZQA, there may be some minor changes to this course in 2012.
Level 2 Beginners Computing and Information Technology (12BCT)
This course is designed for students who have not taken 11CIT and would like to develop basic computer skills in a range of software programs
| Number |
Name of standard | Credits |
Assessment |
| US111 | Operate a word processor | 5 | Internal |
| US2784 | Create and use a computer spreadsheet to solve a problem | 3 | Internal |
| US2780 | Operate and maintain a PC (level 1) | 3 | Internal |
| US2781 | Desktop Publishing | 3 | Internal |
| US112 * | Produce information using word processed functions (level 3) | 5 | Internal |
| US2786 * | Create and use a computer flat file database to solve a problem | 3 | Internal |
* extension if required at the discretion of the teacher
You will learn to:
• use the keyboard efficiently and safely
• develop skills in word processing, excel spreadsheets and design
Prerequisites: This course is intended for students who have not previously taken CIT