Level 2 Computer Science
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Gillies.
Students who complete this course will gain an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles in advanced Computer Programming, Computer Science, Networking and cloud-based Databasing. Knowledge of programming principles will give students an insight into software development across a range of disciplines and lead to careers in all areas of Information and Communications Technology as well as many other fields of study.
Examples of student work - https://sites.google.com/hvhs.school.nz/technology/COMP/12COMP/programming/exemplars
For more information about the course visit the course website - https://sites.google.com/hvhs.school.nz/technology/COMP/12COMP?authuser=0
Note: This course leads to University Entrance approved subjects, the standards below may change based on the new Digital Technology standards being introduced by NZQA.
Recommended Prior Learning
Reasonable success in Level 1 Digital Technology, and Mathematics/Science or at the discretion of the HOLA.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Approximately $20.00.
We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs.
Pathway
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: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Pathway Tags
Accountant, Accounts Officer, Advertising, Auditor, Biomedical Engineer, Business Analyst, Computer Support Technician, Contact Centre Worker, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Database/Systems Administrator, Electronics Engineer, Energy Auditor, Financial Adviser, Financial Dealer, Game Developer, Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Architect, Information and Communication Technology Manager, Loss Adjuster, Management Consultant, Manager Marketing, Mortgage Broker, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Procurement Manager, Production Manager, Programmer, Real Estate Agent, Sales and Marketing, Software Architect, Systems Administrator, Telecommunications Engineer, Tertiary Lecturer, Test Analyst, Web Designer, Web Developer, Website Administrator, Debt Collector, Finance Manager, Payroll Officer, Actuary, Database,