Level 1 Information and Communication Technology
1ICT Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr V. Tuhoe
This course teaches students the skills involved in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, as well as Google programs and Adobe software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash etc. It is a mix of unit and achievement standards. It is designed to help students who want to use computers in a business context or along a more creative pathway, such as Web Design, Game Design, Coding, 3D printing, robotics, laser cutting and Desktop Publishing.
Recommended Prior Learning
The course is open entry, though preference will be given to students who have taken Digital Technology in Year 10.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 101 v8 Develop and use keyboarding skills to enter text | 1 |
I |
3 |
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| U.S. 102 v8 Consolidate keyboarding skills and produce accurate text based documents | 1 |
I |
3 |
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| U.S. 18743 v5 Produce a spreadsheet from instructions using supplied data | 1 |
I |
2 |
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| A.S. 91046 v3 Generic Technology 1.3 - Use design ideas to produce a conceptual design for an outcome to address a brief | 1 |
I |
6 |
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| A.S. 91072 v5 Digital Technologies 1.42 - Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of digital media | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 91076 v6 Digital Technologies 1.46 - Construct a basic computer program for a specified task | 1 |
I |
3 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.
The courses we offer are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.