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ICT

Course Aim and Description: ICT Vision and Philosophy

Our ICT students will achieve excellence, within a positive learning environment, so that they develop into lifelong learners who are motivated, respectful and caring citizens. Our students should be the 21st Century learners.This vision will allow our ICT students to become confident, connected, lifelong learners who are actively involved in our country.The ICT Department recognise the fast changing needs for education moving into the 21st Century. We believe ICT literacy is a shared lifelong experience, which should be provided in a safe supportive environment.

 

The ICT Department is preparing students to live in a global information- based society, and therefore see the need to develop in the students the following aspects:

ICT Learner Skills

Flexible and adaptable thinkers

Students who are ready to accept and move with the change, and apply learning confidently and successfully to new and different situations.

We need to encourage our students to become:

  • Intellectual processors
  • Multi skilled
  • Lifelong learners
  • Maintain physical fitness
  • Able to manage stress and meeting the deadlines for the assessments
  • Adaptable
  • Problem solvers
  • Risk takers
  • Creative

Effective collaborators

Students who have the skills to work effectively with diverse individual and groups to solve problems.

We need to encourage students to become:

  • Comfortable working with others
  • Dependable
  • Co-operative
  • Considerate
  • Active participant

Self-directed and reflective learners

Students who are able to work independently and reflectively

We need to encourage students to become:

  • Intellectual processors
  • Motivated learners
  • Competent thinker
  • Skilled in other subjects eg. Maths and Science
  • Evaluate
  • Able to scan for relevant information
  • Effective time managers

Effective Communicators

Students who are able to convey their ideas to others in a variety of ways.

We need to encourage students to become:

  • Confident speakers
  • Good listeners
  • Confident in using ICTs

Course Information

Level 1 Computer Studies

Course Title: Computer Studies

Course NCEA Level(s): 1

Course Code: COM102

Course Aim and Description:

This course aims to improve their ICT skills. Students will learn Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Desktop Publishing, PowerPoint and Web Page creation skills. The course will allow the students to gain 18 credits which will go towards NCEA Level 1.

Course Details:

Standard

Offered

Level

AS / US

Int /

Ext

Credit Value

Title of Standard

504

1

US

Int

2

Produce a CV (curriculum vitae)

10792

1

US

Int

3

Write formal personal correspondence

2792

1

US

Int

2

Produce simple desktop published documents using templates

18734

1

US

Int

2

Create a web page using a template

5946

1

US

Int

3

Use computer technology to create and deliver a presentation from given content

18743

1

US

Int

2

Use a word processor to produce documents for a business or organisation

12883

1

US

Int

4

Enter and manage text for generic text and information management

101

1

US

Int

3

Develop and use keyboarding skills to enter text

TOTAL:

21

 

This course leads to:

  • Computer Studes L2
  • Preparing students for vocational training course at MIT
  • Level 2 Workplace Administration and Customer Service course

Level 1 Computer Studies (Vocational Pathway)

Course Title: Computer Studies

Course NCEA Level(s): 1

Course Code: COM103V

Course Aim and Description:

This course aims to improve the students’ ICT skills. Students will learn Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Desktop Publishing, PowerPoint and web page creation skills.The course will allow the students to gain 18 credits which will go towards NCEA Level 1.

Course Details:

Standards

Offered

Level

AS / US

Int /

Ext

Credit Value

Title of Standard

US 18743

1

US

Int

2

Produce a spreadsheet from instructions using supplied data

US 5940

1

US

Int

2

Use computer technology to create and deliver a presentation from given content

US 2792

1

US

Int

2

Produce simple desktop published documents using templates

US 101

1

US

Int

3

Develop and use keyboarding skills to enter text

US 102

1

US

Int

3

Consolidate keyboarding skills and produce accurate text

US 12883

1

US

Int

4

Enter and manage text for generic text and information management

US 18734

1

US

Int

2

Create a web page using a template

           
TOTAL:

      18

 

This course leads to:

  • COM Level 2
  • Prepare students for vocational training course at MIT
  • Level 2 Workplace Administration and Customer Service course at MIT (24 credits)

Level 2 Computer Studies

Course Title: Computer Studies

Course NCEA Level(s): 2

Course Code: COM202

Course Aim and Description:

The course aims to cover all the aspects of computer skills required in the workplace and provide the initial doorway to future ICT and Workplace Administration and Customer Service related career opportunities. Students will achieve their first qualification in Computing (National Certificate in Computing Level 2).

Course Details:

Standards

Offered

Level

AS / US

Int /

Ext

Credit Value

Title of Standard

US 2786

2

US

Int

3

Create and use a simple computer flatfile database to solve a problem

US 2784

2

US

Int

3

Produce and use computer spreadsheets to solve a problem

US 111

2

US

Int

5

Use a word processor to produce documents for a business or organisation

US 2791

2

US

Int

3

Integrate spreadsheet and database data into word processed documents to meet a set brief

Wrokplace Course at MIT every Tuesday

23

 
Students will also have the opportunity to achieve additional Level 2 credits from MIT through the Workplace Administration and Customer Service course throughout the year.

TOTAL:

      37 Level 2 credits

This course leads to:

  • COM L3
  • Prepare students for vocational training course at MIT
  • Level 3 Workplace Administration and Customer Service course at MIT (23 credits). See below for more information.

Level 2 Computer Studies

Course Title: Computing and Work Experience (Vocational Pathway)

Course NCEA Level(s): 2

Course Code: COM203V

Course Aim and Description:

This course aims to improve the students’ ICT and office/customer service skills. Students will learn word processing, design, workplace administration and customer Service skills which include interview techniques, telecommunication systems and responding to customer enquiries skills.

The course will allow the students to gain 17 credits which will go towards NCEA Level 2.

Course Details:

Standard

Offered

Level

AS / US

Int /

Ext

Credit

Title of Standard

US 111

2

US

Int

5

Use a word processor to produce documents for a business or organisation

US 2784

2

US

Int

3

Create and use a computer spreadsheet to solve a problem

US 57

2

US

Int

2

Provide customer service

US 62

2

US

Int

3

Maintain personal presentation and a positive attitude in a workplace involving customer contact

US 121

2

US

Int

5

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of office equipment and administration processes

US 327

2

US

Int

4

Document business financial transactions for an entity

US 376

2

US

Int

2

Employ customer service techniques to accommodate customer behavioural styles in a workplace

US 3488

2

US

Int

3

Write business correspondence for a workplace

US 12355

2

US

Int

3

Describe stress and ways of dealing with it

TOTAL: 30 Level 2 credits

Students will also have the opportunity to gain 23 Level 2 credits from MIT through the Workplace Administration and Customer Service courses throughout the year.

This course leads to:

  • COM Level 3
  • Prepare students for vocational training course at MIT
  • Level 3 Workplace Administration and Customer Service course at MIT (23 credits)

Workplace Administration and Customer Service Course at MIT (23 L2 credits)

The ICT students will have the opportunity to do the MIT course in order to get vocational training and practical skills so they can find success and move forward on a different vocational pathway.

Year 12 students will undertake a Workplace Administration and Customer Service course at MIT’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology in their simulated office, the Ricoh Administration Centre.

The Ricoh Administration Centre is a simulated office environment which functions as a real business. Ricoh provides the corporate image, framework and resources such as photocopiers, faxes and printers for the centre.

The Ricoh Administration Centre includes practical duties and tasks such as working on reception, answering phone calls, photocopying binding, completing accounts and practicing workplace health and safety.

One of the focuses of the course which is beneficial is team work. Students will also be developing a greater understanding of business practice and the use of equipment.

Level 3 Computer Studies

Course Title: Computer Studies

Course NCEA Level(s): 3

Course Code: COM302

Course Aim and Description:

Computer Studeis is an advanced level of ICT skills for both personal and vocational use. This provides students with the expertise and understanding necessary for using a range of applications.

Students will achieve a second qualification in Computing (National Certificate in Computing Level 3). The credits contribute towards NCEA Level 3.

Course Details:

Standards

Offered

AS / US

Int /

Ext

Credit Value

Title of Standard

US 2785

US

Int

5

Create a computer spreadsheets to provide a solution for organisation use

US 2787

US

Int

6

Produce a computer flatfile database to provide solutions for organisation use

US 24872

US

Int

3

Produce documents for a workplace using a computer

US 112

US

Int

5

Produce information using word processing functions.

     
TOTAL

19

 

This course leads to:

  • Tertiary study in ICT/Business Administration.
  • Employment relaed to computer skills required in most work places.
  • National Certificate in Computing Level 3.

Level 3 Computer Studies

Course Title: Computer Studies (Vocational Pathway)

Course NCEA Level(s): 3

Course Code: COM303V

Course Aim and Description:

This course aims to improve the students’ ICT and office/customer service skills. Students will learn word processing, design, workplace administration and customer Service skills which include interview techniques, telecommunication systems and responding to customer enquiries skills.

The course will allow the students to gain 17 credits which will go towards NCEA Level 3.

Most vocations require employees to be computer literate. This course aims to cover all the aspects of computer skills required in the work place and is the doorway to future career opportunities.

Course Details:

Standard

Offered

US

AS

Int

Ext

Credit

Title of Standard

US 112

US

Int

5

Produce information using word processing functions

US 122

US

Int

5

Provide office reception services

US 123

US

Int

5

Use office information, copying, and telecommunication systems

US 11815

US

Int

3

Answer customer enquiries on the telephone in a wide range of contexts

US 11816

US

Int

4

Respond to customer enquiries by writing in a range of contexts

US 9681

US

Int

3

Contribute within a team or group which has an objective

US 24872

US

Int

3

Produce documents for a workplace using a computer

US 12887

US

Int

6

Integrate text and images and manage multiple files for generic text and information management

Students will also have the opportunity to gain 23 Level 3 credits from MIT through the Workplace Administration and Customer Service courses throughout the year.

TOTAL:

34 L3 credits

This course leads to:

  • Tertiary courses in ICT/Business Administration.
  • Employment related to computer skills required in most work places.

Workplace Administration and Customer Service Course at MIT (24 L3 credits)

The ICT students will have the opportunity to do the MIT course in order to get vocational training and practical skills so they can find success and move forward on a different vocational pathway.

Year 13 students will undertake a Workplace Administration and Customer Service course at MIT’s Faculty of Business and Information Technology in their simulated office, the Ricoh Administration Centre.

The Ricoh Administration Centre is a simulated office environment which functions as a real business. Ricoh provides the corporate image, framework and resources such as photocopiers, faxes and printers for the centre.

The Ricoh Administration Centre includes practical duties and tasks such as working on reception, answering phone calls, photocopying binding, completing accounts and practicing workplace health and safety.

One of the focuses of the course which is beneficial is team work. Students will also be developing a greater understanding of business practice and the use of equipment.

 

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