Te Aroha College Te Aroha College

Digital Technology - Computer Applications L3

13COMPA
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: A. Ericsson.

Recommended Prior Learning

A Level 1 or 2 Technology Project


Course Highlights:  The course teaches complex techniques in coding, programming and graphic design.  You will plan, design and build a project and programming assignment, documenting the process as you go.  At the end of the year there will be an external assessment in which you give a reflective analysis of one of your projects.  

 

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

 

This course can lead to: Students who have successfully completed this course will be able to use it for University Entrance. The project management skills, interpersonal and social skills developed will be invaluable in any workplace environment.

 

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

 


Learning Areas:

Technology


Career Pathways

Office Administrator, Sales and Marketing Manager, Architect, Architectural Technician, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Tailor/Dressmaker, Film/Television Camera Operator, Insurance Claims Officer, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Telecommunications Engineer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Systems Administrator, Personal Assistant, Information Technology Architect, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Landscape Architect, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Office Manager, Parking Officer, Payroll Officer, Printer, Real Estate Agent, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Geospatial Specialist, Data Analyst, Scrum Master, Garment Technician, Dairy Herd Manager, Animator/Digital Artist, Accountant, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Copywriter, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Software Developer, Animal Care Attendant, Beekeeper, Building Surveyor, Zookeeper, Arborist, Archivist, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Artist, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Author, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Glazier, Automotive Technician, Bartender, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Metal Worker, Brick and Blocklayer, Phlebotomist, Naval Architect, Fabrication Engineer, Deckhand, Building Contractor, Mechanical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Butcher, Waiter/Waitress, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Clinical Physiologist, Counsellor, Carpenter, Flooring Installer, Table Games Dealer, Chef, Podiatrist, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Civil Engineer, Cleaner, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Psychologist, Watchmaker and Repairer, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Diver, Painter and Decorator, Communications Professional, Interpreter, Community Karitāne, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Hotel Porter, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Crane Operator, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Editor, Corrections Officer, Medical Imaging Technologist, Visual Merchandiser, Sports Coach/Official, Forensic Scientist, Psychiatrist, Electronics Trades Worker, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Electrician, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Engineering Machinist, Environmental Engineer, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Plasterer, Welder, Fencer, Plastics Worker, Firefighter, Fishery Officer, Marine Engineer, Florist, Flight Instructor, Food and Beverage Factory Worker, Food Technologist, Professional Sportsperson, Forest Manager, Forestry and Logging Worker, Landscaper, Health and Safety Inspector, Hairdresser/Barber, Health Care Assistant, Veterinarian, Primary School Teacher, Joiner, Library Assistant, Train Driver, Security Officer/Guard, Massage Therapist, Medical Laboratory Technician, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Photographer, Plastics Technician, Tertiary Lecturer, Probation Officer, Project Manager, Youth Worker, Roofer, Wood Processing Worker, Scaffolder, Secondary School Teacher, Signmaker, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Sterilising Technician, Tour Guide, Travel Agent/Adviser, User Experience Designer, Intelligence Officer, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Security Analyst, Security Consultant, Support Worker, Dairy Farm Manager, Ophthalmologist, Business Analyst, Electronics Engineer, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Game Developer


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