Pukekohe High School
NCEA Level 1 PTECH Digital Technologies
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs G. Matthews, Mr S. Qureshi.
NCEA Level 1 PTECH Digital Technologies - if you are selecting this course you MUST ALSO select 1TDIT (NCEA Level 1 Digital Technologies)
Any student with a desire to gain an IT career may apply for the P-TECH course. Ideally, they will enjoy technology and have some experience with programming, game development, web design, math, and science.
P-TECH is an exciting opportunity for students. The program is aimed at giving students opportunities to engage with the world of work so that they can successfully navigate their careers.
P-TECH is a high school/early tertiary program focusing on developing digital skills and job-ready students. It is a partnership between business, high school, and tertiary education. The pathway is five years focusing on NCEA Digital Technologies at high school and an Advanced Diploma in tertiary. P-TECH links student learning to the world of work and entry-level roles. As well as technical learning, students also gain opportunities to build work-ready skills, like communication, problem-solving, resilience, self-management and working in teams and with industry mentors.
A student choosing Level 1 P-TECH would be considering a career in the IT Industry. They will also be considering continuing with P-TECH at Levels 2 and 4, after which they will be supported to continue in P-TECH and pathway into tertiary with the P-TECH tertiary partners. Paid internships will also be offered for all P-TECH students committing to the 5-year pathway.
P-TECH Year One is about getting to know your cohort and foundation skills required for the P-TECH program, including communication and Self Management, as well as basic coding skills. You will also get to meet your mentors from industry and go on field trips to experience tech opportunities in our community.
Course Overview
Term 1
Standards offered:
1. AS 92004 - Create a computer program: Programming is carried out in the Python language.
Term 2
2. AS 92005 - Develop a digital technologies outcome: Students work in the area of 3D Modelling using the industry standard Blender software.
Term 3
3. AS 92006 - Demonstrate an understanding of usability in human-computer interface
Recommended Prior Learning
It is recommended that students have done Year 10 Digital Technology but not essential.
There will be a selection process for this course as places are limited to 25.
You will be contacted by Mrs Matthews for an interview. There will also be a whānau evening after the selection process to introduce the P-TECH team, date to be confirmed.
Courses that work with this to achieve your future goals:
Take whatever courses you love. P-TECH works well with sciences, arts, humanities, languages - so choose the subjects you enjoy. If you want to take Computer Science at University (beyond the P-TECH program, it is highly recommended you take Math's and Physics, but your place in the P-TECH program already provides you a pathway to Tertiary studies and a Level 4 NZ qualification.
Pathway
P-TECH is a program created by IBM, The Warehouse Group and other major big tech companies in Aotearoa. By participating in the program, you'll have a clear pathway to employment in New Zealand's tech industry. This opportunity can take you anywhere in business, engineering, game design or even creating the next Facebook, TikTok, YouTube - or another app that could change the world.
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