Level 3 Computing
13COM Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge:
13COM will build on the learning from 11COM and covers a wide range of digital technologies. There is an emphasis in programming skills.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Focuses on key skills in Programming. Term 1 students work on developing a working knowledge of Python.
Term 2
Focuses on key skills in Database and Digital Media using Web Design. Term 2 students work on developing a working knowledge of SQL, PHP, HTML and CSS.
Term 3
Term 3 is spent finalising the final project, testing, and evaluating it to ensure it is fit for purpose.
Term 4
Week 1 is the external exam for Computing. These are completed at school and are sent away for marking to NZQA. Results are awarded in late January.
Two external assessments are offered in 2023: Project Summary and Computer Science.
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Assessment Information
Assessment will be a combination of internal assessment and an external examination.
The internal assessments will occur periodically through the year and the external examination will be held in Term 4.
Copywriter, Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Anaesthetic Technician, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Medical Physicist, Electronics Engineer, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Fabrication Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cutter, Sewing Machinist, Telecommunications Technician, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Technical Writer, Systems Administrator, Medical Imaging Technologist, Electronics Trades Worker, Electrical Engineering Technician, Information Technology Architect, Marine Engineer, Food Technologist, Forestry Scientist, Geophysicist, Radiation Therapist, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Production Manager, Project Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Secondary School Teacher, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Geospatial Specialist, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Scrum Master, Garment Technician, Fire Engineer