L2DTE

Level 2 Digital Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Close.

A practical course covering many different aspects of computing.  Students develop skills using commonly used software programs (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Photoshop, Powerpoint), some programming knowledge and the ability to use digital technologies to problem solve.

Students work on individual programmes and have some input regarding which programs and skills they wish to learn. 

Please note that students do not complete all the standards that are listed.  This list is merely indicative and shows the range of assessments that are available.

The DCAT (Digital Technologies External Assessment) is optional.


Recommended Prior Learning

This course has open entry - no prior learning is required.

Pathway

Level 2 Digital Technologies give students a broad overview of commonly used computer software programs, plus an introduction to Computer Science and coding for the development of own computer websites and programs. As computing skills are vital in almost every job students learn these valuable skills or this could lead to further study in Computer Science.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 37 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 34 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 29770 v2
NZQA Info
Use the main features and functions of a spreadsheet application for a purpose
3
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29772 v2
NZQA Info
Manage files and folders using digital devices
2
2
2
2
2
2
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29773 v2
NZQA Info
Produce digital images for a range of digital media
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29774 v2
NZQA Info
Use the main features and functions of a desktop publishing application to create documents for a purpose
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29776 v2
NZQA Info
Use the main features of an HTML editor to create a website
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29777 v2
NZQA Info
Use the main features and functions of a database application to create and test a database
3
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32002 v1
NZQA Info
Compose and enter text to create and manage business documents
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91891 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.2 - Apply conventions to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome
3
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91892 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.3 - Use advanced techniques to develop a database
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91893 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.4 - Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91898 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 37
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0