NCEA Level 3 Computer Applications
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr S. Qureshi.
Computer Applications
Students will develop advanced skills in a range of Microsoft applications which will be useful at school, for further education, employment and leisure activities:
Microsoft Word (Word Processing)
Microsoft PowerPoint(Presentations)
Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets)
Microsoft Access (Databases
Students undertake a course of online learning and assessment, working on applications relevant for them, at their own pace.
Course Overview
Term 1
Microsoft Word - word processing
Term 2
Select one area of learning and assessment from:
Microsoft Word - word processing
Microsoft Access - database
Microsoft Excel - spreadsheet
Term 3
Select one area of learning and assessment from:
Microsoft Word - word processing
Microsoft Access - database
Microsoft Excel - spreadsheet
Term 4
Complete all assessment work
Recommended Prior Learning
It would be an advantage to have done Computer Applications at Level 2 but it is not necessary.
Pathway
This course would be beneficial for almost any career as the office applications students would become proficient in are used in most industries and workplaces.
Assessment Information
Skills are assessed through Unit Standards. Students should complete one assessment per term from the list of learning areas and assessments. This course does not lead to University Entrance, but does contribute towards NCEA certificate.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Produce business or organisational information using word processing functions
NZQA Info
Customise software features and create document templates for generic text and information management
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Integrate text and images and manage multiple files for generic text and information management
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Produce a spreadsheet for organisational use
NZQA Info
Produce and use a relational database to provide a solution for organisational use