11DT

Level 1 Digital Technologies

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs G. Herder.

This NCEA Level 1 course is open entry, allowing you to experience success without prior study in Year 10.
The course offers a unique opportunity to dive into the dynamic fields of Computer Science and Web Design and Development. 

Learning:

  • Learn Python, a widely-loved programming language, to create a computer program. Python is known for being easy to understand and write, and used every day all over the world. 
  • Learn website design with HTML and CSS and become a front-end web developer by creating your own stunning and functional website. 
  • This course aims to ignite students’ interest in digital technology and help them identify which area aligns best with their skills and interests. 

Course Overview:

  • 2 Internals, 1 External
  • 15 credits total




Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry. If you like problem solving, being creative and finding out how things work, then this is the course for you.

Pathway

Level 1 Digital TechnologiesLevel 2 Digital TechnologiesLevel 3 Digital Technologies

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

These standards are subject to change at the discretion of the HOLA.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92004 v2
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies 1.1 - Create a computer program


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92005 v3
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies 1.2 - Develop a digital technologies outcome


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92006 v2
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of usability in human-computer interfaces


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

  • meeting any course entry requirements
  • minimum class sizes
  • the availability of teaching staff

and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.