12DIP

NCEA Level 2 Digital Information Practical

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: R. Isaacs.

A course which builds on 11DIP to more in-depth knowledge of the previous year of DIP. This course is based on Unit Standards.


Content/Skills:

  • Word processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Presentation Skills are inherent throughout the course

 

All skills are based around Office 365, which is also available to all Ashburton College students for free via online.

Content will vary depending on cohort abilities and interests. 

Other skills / topics can be catered for through consultation with the Head of Department.

If resources become available Programming and Create and test a software-controlled device may become available.


This course does not lead to a University Entrance approved subject.

 


Recommended Prior Learning

11 DIP or by agreement 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: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 1280 v8
NZQA Info
Use graphics in communication
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
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.