Programme Code: PC9669
Level: 3
NZQA credits: 66
Programme length: 22 wks full-time or 50 weeks part-time
Fee: $4,200
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Aim of Programme:
To prepare students for further study at level 4 and Diploma level, or employment in positions such as office junior or receptionist, and to enable students who do not wish to commit to studying an entire level 2 foundation programme, to acquire the required level 2 skills and knowledge needed to proceed to completion of the requirements for the National Certificate in Computing Level 3.
Content:
This certificate covers core papers in computing theory, business information and word processing, computing applications, programming, reading, writing, text and information management, and computing theory.
Outcomes:
Graduates will gain the essentials skills and knowledge required for initial employment in an entry level computing role, or for further study of computing or business administration at a higher level.
Further study options include:
Level 4 computing programmes
Diploma in Computing
Job opportunities:
Receptionist
Office Administrator
Entry Requirements:
Open
Programme Structure:
Core Courses:
General Computing:
Operate and maintain a personal computer system
Manage and protect data in personal computer system
Demonstrate knowledge of a PC system
Word Processing:
Operate a word processor
Document Processing:
Produce information using word processing functions
Automate processes in a computer application using a macro facility
Produce documents for a workplace using a computer
Spreadsheet 1:
Create and use a simple computer spreadsheet to solve a problem
Networks:
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of computer networks
PowerPoint:
Use computer technology to present a topic
Produce a presentation using a desktop presentation computer application
Social Implications:
Discuss the social implications of information technology
Internet Research:
Internet for organisational use
Listen for Information:
Listen to gain information in an interactive situation
Formal Interview:
Be interviewed in a formal situation
Oral Instructions and Presentation:
Give oral instructions in the work place
Speak to a specified audience in a predictable situation
Desktop Publishing:
Produce DTP published documents for organisational use
Options that may replace other units:
Flat File Database:
Produce a computer flat file database to provide solutions for organisation use
Spreadsheet 2:
Create a computer spreadsheet to provide a solution for organisation use
Additional Information and Programme Requirements:
Software:
Office Professional 2003 or Office Professional 2007 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher.
- Desktop Publishing electives require you to have MS Publisher software. This is included in MS Office Professional Version 2003 and 2007, otherwise you may need to purchase it separately.
Hardware:
A computer capable of running Windows XP or Vista, and Office XP Professional/Office Professional 2003/Office Professional 2007. (Including a monitor, mouse, CD-RW drive and modem).
Other:
A printer plus A4 paper and printer cartridges/ink.
A telephone (mobile or landline).
A broadband internet connection and e-mail is preferred.
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