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: 40
Internal Assessed Credits: 37
External Assessed Credits: 3
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


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29771 v2
NZQA Info

Use the main features and functions of a presentation application for a purpose


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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: 40
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0