02CST

NCEA Level 2 Computer Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. George.

The purpose of this course is for students to gain skills and standards that align with the New Zealand Certificate in Computing Level 2 (Foundation User).

The aim of the programme is to provide students with a range of digital technology foundation skills, so that they can be employed in a range of entry-level roles or proceed to further IT-related study.
Students will be able to use the main features, functions and settings of a range of common digital devices and software (word processing, spreadsheets) to create, access, organise, present and store information and data relevant to the context.

They will use the internet and common digital devices and a range of communication and collaboration application software to connect with other users and devices, recognising ethical responsibilities and applying conventions of online etiquette.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 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. 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. 29781 v2
NZQA Info
Use the Internet and common digital devices and software to gather information and connect with other users and devices
7
7
7
7
7
7
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 7
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29783 v2
NZQA Info
Implement basic security when using digital devices and software
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. 29784 v2
NZQA Info
Troubleshoot, fix and escalate simple or routine hardware, software and connectivity problems
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
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 2024 school year.