01CST

NCEA Level 1 Computer Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Drew McWhinnie.


NCEA Level 1 Computer Studies is designed to prepare students for NCEA Level 2 Computer Studies. The purpose of this course is for students to gain skills and standards that align with the New Zealand Certificate in Computing Level 2 (User Fundamentals). The aim of the course is to provide students with a range of introductory digital technology skills, so they can be employed in a range of general entry-level roles and contribute positively in their communities.

Some of the assessments in the course are given below:

  • US 29769 - Use the main features and functions of a word processing application for a purpose - 4 Credits

  • US 29771 - Use the main features and functions of a presentation application for a purpose - 3 Credits

  • US 29772 - Manage files and folders using digital devices - 2 Credits

  • US 29773 - Produce digital images for a range of digital media - 3 Credits

  • US 29782 - Demonstrate knowledge of computing hardware, software and terminology to select digital tools for specified purposes - 5 Credits

  • US 29775 - Use the main features and functions of a web authoring and design tool to create a website - 3 Credits

Pathway

Career Pathways

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: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 20
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 29769 v2
NZQA Info

Use the main features and functions of a word processing 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. 29775 v2
NZQA Info

Use the main features and functions of a web authoring and design tool to create a website


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29782 v2
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of computing hardware, software and terminology to select digital tools for specified purposes


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.