Certificate in Web and Database Design (Level 4)

Programme Code: PC3528
Level: 4
NZQA credits: 102
Programme length: 52 wks full-time, 2 years part-time
Fee: $6,000

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Ideal for people wanting a solid understanding of commonly used business applications. As well as achieving National Certificate in Computing Level 4, students gain a comprehensive understanding of front and back end web design and management.

Programme Structure:

Advanced Word Specialist:
Manage text processing and production of business information
Produce information using advanced word processing functions

Excel Spreadsheets:
Create and use a simple computer spreadsheet to solve a problem
Create a computer spreadsheet to provide a solution for organisation use
Automate processes in a computer application using a macro facility
Produce and use a spreadsheet

Access Flatfile Database:
Create and use a simple computer flatfile database to solve a problem
Produce a computer flatfile database to provide a solution for organisational use

Access Relational Database:
Create and operate a relational database to provide a solution for an organisation
Use and maintain a computer database for business reporting and decision making

HTML:
Create individual web pages as a basis of a website
Enhance pages on a website
Develop and publish a website
Create simple web pages as a basis of a website
Use a browser to navigate the world wide web

Web with Database Integration:
Create a homepage using a template
Create a simple website to meet the specifications of a given brief
Create a website for organisation use
Create and operate an interactive website to provide a solution for an organisation
Apply principles of website database design integration

Additional Information and Programme Requirements:

Software:

Office Professional 2003 or Office Professional 2007 (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
FrontPage/or Dreamweaver

Hardware:

(Compulsory)
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.