13DIP

NCEA Level 3 Digital Information Practical

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: R. Isaacs.

A course which leads to more in-depth knowledge of the previous two years of DIP giving a more broad taste of Digital Technologies. This course is based on Unit Standards.


Content/Skills:

  • Integration of databases, spreadsheets into word processing and desktop publishing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Programming
  • Network design
  • Spreadsheets

  

Content will vary depending on cohort abilities and interests. Other skills can be catered for

 

This course is not a University Entrance approved subject.

Recommended Prior Learning

12 DIP or by arrangement with Head of Department.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 2797 v9
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of computer networks
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 5968 v9
NZQA Info
Discuss the social implications of information technology
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 18741 v7
NZQA Info
Create a computer program to provide a solution to a problem
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29785 v2
NZQA Info
Use a word processing application to integrate images, spreadsheet and database data into documents
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 29786 v2
NZQA Info
Produce a spreadsheet for organisational use
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.