NCEA Level 1 Digital Technologies - Programming
01DTP Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr L. Finley.
Recommended Prior LearningCompletion of the Y9 or Y10 Digital Technologies course an advantage but not essential.
In this course, we will build an application using a programming language such as Python and learn about the computer science concept of compression coding and why we use it in our daily lives.
Besides creating the software, we will also investigate the parts and components used in the computer system and later test, diagnose and troubleshoot installation and configuration faults.
Learning Areas:
Career Pathways
Auditor, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Chemist, Electronics Engineer, Automotive Electrician, Biomedical Engineer, Meteorologist, Fashion Designer, Industrial Designer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Systems Administrator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Engineering Machinist, Game Developer, Glass Processor, Locksmith, Recycler/Dismantler