Otumoetai College Otumoetai College

L1 Digital Technologies - Software Development

L1DTSD
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Strauss.

Required Prior Learning

Open entry.


This course covers a range of Digital Technologies topics and is aimed at students with different levels of skills and knowledge of computer use. The course is designed to give students a basic level of skills and knowledge in Software Development in order to achieve L1 credits and prepare them for L2 and beyond. 

Areas of learning include: Algorithms, database management, programming, and computational thinking.

This course will be assessed using Digital Technologies Achievement standards. The assessment will require students to learn and develop new skills in order to apply them to solving problems. Assessment is a combination of internally and externally assessed standards.

Requirements: While much time is spent developing students' coding projects in class, it is strongly recommended that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer so they can work on them at home as well.


Learning Areas:

Accounting / Business / Digital Technologies


Assessment Procedures
Pathway

L2 Digital Technologies - Software Development

Career Pathways

Business Analyst, Software Developer, Electronics Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Technician, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Systems Administrator, Electronics Trades Worker, Records Adviser, Electrical Engineering Technician, Information Technology Architect, Game Developer, Health Services Manager, Primary School Teacher, Office Manager, Intelligence Officer, Test Analyst, Geospatial Specialist, Security Analyst, Security Consultant, Data Analyst