NCEA Level 1 Computer Applications
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr S. Qureshi.
Develop foundational skills in the following applications for school, further study, employment and leisure activities:
Microsoft Word (word processing)
typing.com (keyboard skills)
Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets)
Microsoft Publisher (desktop publishing using templates)
Microsoft PowerPoint (presentation software)
draw.io (flowcharts and schematic diagrams)
Students work at their own pace and level of expertise through online workbooks and assessments.
Students may go on to do some Level 2 standards also in Terms 3 and 4.
Course Overview
Term 1
Basic Microsoft Word, keyboard and ergonomic safety techniques
Beginner Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
Term 2
Using Microsoft Publisher templates for a range of personal and business documents
Using Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations and delivery
Term 3
Complete the above four standards if not already done so
Begin NCEA Level 2 unit standards:
Flow charts/schematic diagrams using www.draw.io
Additional Microsoft Word skills at an intermediate level
Term 4
Completion of all incomplete work
Recommended Prior Learning
Students will be keen computer users and want to learn skills in a range of applications to make them efficient users of various programs which can assist us in our everyday and employment lives.
Pathway
This course leads to employment in administrative areas across a range of job and industry settings.
Assessment Information
Skills are assessed through Unit Standards. Students should complete two (2) assessments per term if they are working to potential. This course does not lead to University Entrance, but does contribute towards NCEA certificates.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
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