Te Aroha College Te Aroha College

Digital Technology - Computer Applications L2

12COMPA
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: A. Ericsson.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry


Course Highlights:  The Level 2 course teaches advanced techniques in coding, programming and the graphic design of websites.  It is available to everybody, although Level 1 Digital Technology will give you an advantage.  You will use advanced techniques to plan, design and build a website, documenting the processes as you go.  At the end of the year there will be an external assessment in which you will write a summary of one of your projects.  There are opportunities for first timers as well as the specialist.

 

Vocational Pathway: Manufacturing and Technology, Creative Industries, Construction and Infrastructure.

 

This course can lead to: Students will be able to use computers effectively and understand how programs perform specific functions. Students will be able to apply basic planning skills and problem solve common user problems with computer applications. This is an essential subject for all students looking to work in any non-labour industry as computer technology is prolific and embedded in modern communications. Level 3 course.

 

For more information, please see Teacher in Charge of Computer Applications, Mrs Ericsson.


Learning Areas:

Technology


Career Pathways

Animator/Digital Artist, Office Administrator, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Product Assembler, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Artist, Film and Video Editor, Medical Physicist, Sound Technician, Tailor/Dressmaker, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Naval Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Delivery Driver, Civil Engineer, Insurance Claims Officer, Clinical Coder, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Editor, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Systems Administrator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Personal Assistant, Information Technology Architect, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Joiner, Librarian, Library Assistant, Locksmith, Security Officer/Guard, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Office Manager, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Parking Officer, Payroll Officer, Photographer, Printer, Real Estate Agent, Wood Processing Worker, Signmaker, Travel Agent/Adviser, User Experience Designer, Intelligence Officer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Geospatial Specialist, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Data Analyst, Scrum Master, Garment Technician, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker


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