St Mary’s College (Wellington) St Mary’s College (Wellington)

Level 3 Digital Technologies

13DT
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs G. Herder.

  • This course is open entry, allowing you to experience success without prior study in Year 12.

  • It offers a unique opportunity to work with front and back-end web design, run your own server, create a database and use project management tools.

  • Careers in computer-based fields are among the fastest growing and highest paid in New Zealand.

    What you will learn: 

    Develop both the front and back end of a website, using XAMPP to run the website and database on a local webserver. 

    Develop skills in HTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL database systems. 

    Gain an insight into Agile project management methodology and tools such as Trello to manage workload and meet deadlines.

    This course aims to ignite students’ interest in digital technology and help them identify which area aligns best with their skills and interests.

    Assessments:

  • 3 Internals - 16 credits
  • 1 External  -   3 credits
  • 19 credits total
Learning Areas:

Technology


Career Pathways

Product Assembler, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Animator/Digital Artist, Cook, Mining Engineer, Accountant, Accounts Officer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Aeroplane Pilot, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Copywriter, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Paramedic, Business Analyst, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Medical Physicist, Electronics Engineer, Bank Worker, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Fabrication Engineer, Cabinet Maker, Clinical Physiologist, Farm Assistant, Actor, Survey Technician, Patternmaker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Emergency Management Officer, Cutter, Corrections Officer, Systems Administrator, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Economist, Landscape Architect, Geospatial Specialist, Penetration Tester, Garment Technician, Software Developer, Game Developer, Recreation Co-ordinator, Data Analyst



			
					
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Disclaimer

        
All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:
and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.