L2COS

Level 2 Computer Science

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. King.

You will learn to solve problems, think creatively and develop organisational skills by planning and designing your own digital solutions (focusing on programming, databases and web coding).  You will also learn a range of Computer Science concepts, while gaining experience in applications used in tertiary and industry.

Where does it lead?  L3 Computer Science or L3 Digital Technologies Media. This course will prepare you for tertiary studies and a career in the IT Industry, e.g. software engineer, game developer, network engineer, IT support, database administrator, teacher, web developer.

What should I have already done?

Have an interest in computer science, programming and coding.

Course Contribution

No cost.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91892 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.3 - Use advanced techniques to develop a database


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91896 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.7 - Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91897 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.8 - Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91898 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths

Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025