12CST

Level 2 Computer Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms H. Allan.

This is a Unit Standard course for students who do not wish to enter the achievement standards course but prefer a more general coverage of various topics. Students will select standards based on their interests from the options available.

Students should be aiming to complete enough standards to gain 16 – 20 credits for the year.




Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 35
Internal Assessed Credits: 35
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. 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. 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. 29779 v2
NZQA Info

Create, assemble, and test a microprocessor-controlled device built from components


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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


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: 35
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0