3TCOM

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.

Total Credits Available: 27
Internal Assessed Credits: 27
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 112 v9
NZQA Info

Produce business or organisational information using word processing functions


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 12886 v8
NZQA Info

Customise software features and create document templates for generic text and information management


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 12887 v8
NZQA Info

Integrate text and images and manage multiple files for generic text and information management


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29786 v2
NZQA Info

Produce a spreadsheet for organisational use


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29787 v2
NZQA Info

Produce and use a relational database to provide a solution for organisational use


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 27
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0