NCEA Level 2 Computer Applications
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr S. Qureshi.
Computer Applications
Students will develop employment entry level computing skills in a range of applications. These skills will be valuable for school, further education, employment and leisure activities.
Microsoft Word (word processing)
Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets)
Microsoft Access (databases)
draw.io (flow charts and schematic diagrams)
Students work at their own pace and level of expertise through online workbooks and assessments.
Course Overview
Term 1
Learning and assessments in:
Microsoft Word (word processing)
File Management
Schematic diagrams/Flow charts using draw.io /
Term 2
Learning and assessments in:
Digital images using gimp / inkscape / photoshop
Spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel (spreadsheets)
Term 3
Learning and assessment in:
Databases using Microsoft Access (databases)
Term 4
Completion of all course assessments
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 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.
External
NZQA Info
Create and enhance electronic documents combining text and images for generic text and information management
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Use the main features and functions of a spreadsheet application for a purpose
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Manage files and folders using digital devices
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Produce digital images for a range of digital media
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Use the main features and functions of a database application to create and test a database
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Use the main features and functions of a schematic diagram application to create diagrams