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NZQA – Computer Applications

Programme Overview

Intuto has a number of NZQA aligned course programmes that equip students with the skills that they can apply to various computer applications used by both home and office computer users alike. Intuto offers individual modules for both NZQA Level 1, 2 & 3 and each module is aligned with NZQA Unit Standards as listed below. For additional information on the NZQA framework and list of registered providers fro NZQA assessment visit www.nzqa.govt.nz. (Please note: students need to have the specified application software to work through the exercises.)

Modules

Level 1

  • Keyboarding Skills 1 - 101
  • Keyboarding Skills 2 - 102
  • Produce a CV - 504
  • Browsing the Web - 18758

Level 2

Operate a Personal Computer - US2780 Manage Computer Data - 2781 Word Processing - 111
Computer Spreadsheets - 2784 Flat File Databases - 2786 Email - 5941
Integrating Data -2791 Introduction to Graphics - 5939 Introduction to Web Design - 15167
Web Design - 15168 Produce a Simple Design Illustration - 5958 Text Processing - 107
Desktop Publishing 1 - 2788 Basic Accounting – 331/332 Online Computer Service - 5942
Computer Peripherals - 2790 Write Business Letters - 3488  

Level 3

Spreadsheets for Organisational Use - 2785 Databases for Organisational Use - 2787 Personal Computer Systems - 2783
Word Processing Functions - 112 Principles of Computer Networks - 2797 Create a Website for Organisational Use - 18737
Social Implications of IT - 5968 Desktop Presentations - 5940 Desktop Publishing 2 - 2789

Content Provider

All NZQA level 1, 2 & 3 courses have been developed by Software Education Resources Ltd whose training materials are used by schools around the world. Their unit standard courseware has been written to meet the requirements of NZQA unit standards and take a practical, real-world approach to the subject matter using a combination of practical exercises, activities and online assessments.

Course Programme Details - NZQA Level 1

Module: - Keyboarding Skills 1 – Business Information Processing (101 – 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: develop keyboarding techniques to key in alpha and numeric text, and symbols or special characters, using a standard alphanumeric keyboard; and identify and apply keyboarding techniques and ergonomic practices to avoid overuse injuries.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Keyboarding Skills 2 – Business Information Processing (102 – 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to use keyboarding skills to produce text output, and develop keyboarding skills to produce text with accuracy.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Produce a CV – Work & Study Skills (504 – 2 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare to produce a CV, and produce the CV.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Browsing the Web – Generic Computing (18758 – 2 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: launch and close a web browser and use browser controls; use search engines; and use webpage hyperlinks.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Course Programme Details - NZQA Level 2

Module: - Text Processing – Business Information Processing (107 – 5 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to apply language and text processing skills to produce communications

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Word Processing – Business Information Processing (111 – 5 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the basic principles, terminology and techniques used for word processing; and apply the basic principles, terminology and techniques used for word processing to produce documents.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Operate a Personal Computer – Generic Computing (2780 – 9 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the hardware components of a personal computer system; demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the system and application software of a personal computer; operate a printer; complete basic operation and maintenance procedures for a personal computer system; and demonstrate knowledge of ergonomic principles for the safe operation of a personal computer system.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

Software requirements:

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Module: - Manage Computer Data – Generic Computing (2781 – 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan a simple spreadsheet to provide a solution to a problem; produce a simple spreadsheet in accordance with the plan; use the spreadsheet to provide a solution; and evaluate the spreadsheet.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Computer Spreadsheets (Excel) Generic Computing (2784 – 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan a simple spreadsheet to provide a solution to a problem; produce a simple spreadsheet in accordance with the plan; use the spreadsheet to provide a solution; and evaluate the spreadsheet.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

Software requirements:

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Module: - Flat File Databases (Access) – Generic Computer (2786 – 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to plan, produce, use, and evaluate a simple computer flat file database.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Desktop Publishing 1 – Generic Computing (2788 – 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to meet the requirements of a set brief by: planning a simple desktop publication (DTP) document; producing the document; and evaluating and printing the document.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Computer Peripherals – Generic Computing (2790 – 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of computer peripherals; operate personal computer peripherals; and maintain personal computer peripherals.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Integrating Data (Word/Excel/Access) – Generic Computing (2791 – 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan a word processed document that integrates spreadsheet and database data to provide a solution; create a word processed document that integrates provided spreadsheet and database data; use the document to provide a solution; and evaluate the integrated documents.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Write Business Letters – Writing (3488 – 6 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to write a memorandum and/or fax, and write business letters in an identified workplace.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Introduction to Graphics (Paint, Word) – Generic Computing (5939 – 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the use of a computer graphics application; and draw, paint, and print computer graphics.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Email (Groupwise) – Generic Computing (5941 – 2 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the use of e-mail; create, send, receive, organise, and save e-mail.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Email (Outlook Express) – Generic Computing (5941 – 2 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the use of e-mail; create, send, receive, organise, and save e-mail.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Online Computer Service – Generic Computing (5942 – 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the use of an online computer service; connect to an online computer service; exchange information with an online computer service; and estimate online computer service session costs.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Produce a Simple Design Illustration (Paint Shop Pro) – Generic Computing (5958 – 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the use of a computer application for producing design illustrations; outline a design illustration to be produced using a computer application; and create a design illustration using a computer application.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Introduction to Web Design (Internet HTML) - (15167 -2 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge needed to create a single web page; create text for a homepage; and add links to create a web.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Web Design (FrontPage) – Generic Computing (15168 – 4 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: enhance the presentation of text on a web page; add colour to a web page; add images to a web page; and add other elements to a web page.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Course Programme Details - NZQA Level 3

Module: - Word Processing Functions – Business Information Processing (112 – 5 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to apply word processing features and functions to produce information, and apply file management and printing techniques to manage document production.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Basic Accounting (MYOB) – Business Administration Services (331 – 5 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe computerised accounting systems; operate accounts receivable and accounts payable software; and produce ledger reports and complete processing cycles.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Personal Computer Systems – Generic Computing (2783– 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the features of main hardware components of a personal computer system and interaction between the components; operating system software and applications software and their interaction; and the relationships between hardware, software, data, and information.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

Software requirements:

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Module: - Spreadsheets for Organisation Use – Generic Computing (2785 - 5 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to plan, produce, evaluate, and document a spreadsheet for organisation use.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Databases for Organisational Use – Generic Computing (2787 - 5 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to plan, produce, evaluate, and document a computer flatfile database for organisation use.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Desktop Publishing 2 – Generic Computing (2789 - 5 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan desktop publication (DTP) documents for organisation use; produce the documents in accordance with the brief's specifications; and evaluate the documents against the brief and print edited product.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Principles of Computer Networks – Generic Computing (2797 - 4 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: data communications; the major features of LANs; and the major features of WANs.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Desktop Presentations (PowerPoint) – Generic Computing (5940 - 5 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the use of a personal computer application for desktop presentation; and design, create, and deliver a presentation using a personal computer application.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Project Management (Project) – Generic Computing (5953 - 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to plan and manage a small, simple project using a computer application.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Social Implications of IT – Generic Computing (5968 - 3 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the past impact, and discuss the future implications of information technology on various aspects of society.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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Module: - Create a Website for Organisation Use – Generic Computing (18737 - 5 credits)

Overview:

People credited with this unit standard are able to plan, design, produce, and evaluate a website for organisation use, and create user documentation.

Qualification/Certification:

Online test/assessment; theory based only, where % score and number of attempts is recorded on the student progress report. For external assessment information and a list of NZQA accredited testing site visit www.nzqa.govt.nz

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