FIELD COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Review of Computing unit standards
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Subfield |
Domain |
Id |
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Computing |
Generic Computing |
2780, 2781, 2783-2792, 2797, 2798, 5938-5942, 5946, 5947,5949-5951, 5953, 5954, 5956-5958, 5962, 5963, 5965-5969, 6743,15167-15169, 18734-18737, 18743, 18745, 18758, 20332 |
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Software Development - Programming |
18739-18741 |
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Software Development - System Assurance and Documentation |
5955 |
NZQA National Qualifications Services has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published May 2009
Planned review date December 2013
Summary of review and consultation process
This report concerns the review of Levels 1-3 Computing unit standards. A further report will be published concerning Levels 4 and 5 unit standards, and for unit standard 5943 as it is still under review.
This review was undertaken as part of the normal maintenance cycle for the Computing unit standards and qualifications.
From July through September 2007, National Qualifications Services undertook a scoping exercise for the Computing unit standards that compiled known issues, feedback from stakeholders, usage figures, and sector views.
During December 2007, an expert panel comprising members from Universities, Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics, Private Training Establishments, Secondary Schools, the Post Primary Teachers Association, the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications (NACCQ), and National Moderators met to review these unit standards.
Minutes of this meeting, including draft changes to the unit standards, were then distributed to a wider consultation group including teachers and tutors for comment. Industry Training Organisations with qualifications materially affected by changes to the unit standards were consulted. Feedback received was considered and incorporated into the draft unit standards.
Main changes resulting from the review
· The titles of unit standards 2784, 2786-2788, 2791, 2792, 5946, 5951, 5953, 5954, 5957, 18740, 18743, 18758, and 20332 were amended to better reflect the outcome for the standard.
· The level for unit standards 2780, 2783, 5940, 5946, and 20332 was decreased to better reflect the outcomes against the framework level descriptors.
· The credit value for unit standard 2780 was decreased to better reflect the average time required to achieve this unit standard given changes in computing technology.
· The credit value for unit standards 2787-2789 and 5954 was increased to better reflect the average time taken to achieve the outcomes for these unit standards following content changes.
· New unit standard 25660 replaced unit standard 5967.
· New unit standard 25661 replaced unit standard 5963.
· New unit standard 25662 replaced unit standard 5941.
· New unit standards 25655 and 25656 replaced unit standard 18735.
· New unit standards 25657 and 25658 replaced unit standard 18737.
· New unit standard 25659 replaced unit standard 15167.
· New unit standard 25782 replaced unit standards 5950 and 5969.
· Unit standard 5938 was designated expiring and its content included in unit standards 2780 and 2781.
· Unit standard 5939 was designated expiring as its content can be assessed using unit standards 2788 or 2789.
· Unit standards 2798, 5942, 5949, 5956, 5958, 5962, 5965, 5966, 18745, and 18746 were designated expiring and will not be replaced.
· Special notes were amended to clarify definitions, describe conditions and, where required, update legislation.
· Elements and performance criteria were amended to better reflect the outcomes and to set quality indicators for the unit standards.
· Unit standard 5955 was reclassified from domain Software Development - System Assurance and Documentation to domain Generic Computing.
Unit standards categorised as category C or D expire at the end of December 2012.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
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Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to | ||||
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Nature of accreditation |
Classification or Id |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
Id |
Level |
|
Domain |
Software Development - System Assurance and Documentation |
3 |
Standard |
5955 |
3 |
|
Standard |
5941 |
2 |
Standard |
25662 |
2 |
|
5969 |
3 |
Standard |
25782 |
3 | |
|
15167 |
2 |
Standard |
25659 |
1 | |
|
18737 |
3 |
Standard |
25657, 25658 |
3 | |
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None.
Impact on existing qualifications
This table has been included as appendix 1.
Review Categories and changes to classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
| |
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A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
|
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number | |
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C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id | |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced | |
Subfield Computing
Domain Generic Computing
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
2780 |
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of a personal computer system |
2 1 |
9 3 |
B |
|
2781 |
Manage and protect data in a personal computer system |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
2783 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the components of personal computer systems |
3 2 |
3 |
B |
|
2784 |
Create and use a simple computer spreadsheet to solve a problem Create and use a computer spreadsheet to solve a problem |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
2785 |
Create a computer spreadsheet to provide a solution for organisation use |
3 |
5 |
B |
|
2786 |
Create and use a simple computer flatfile database to solve a problem Create and use a computer database to solve a problem |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
2787 |
Produce a computer flatfile database to provide solutions for organisation use Create and use a computer database to provide a solution for organisation use |
3 |
5
6 |
B |
|
2788 |
Produce a simple desktop published document to meet a set brief Produce desktop published documents to meet a set brief |
2 |
3
5 |
B |
|
2789 |
Produce desktop published documents for organisation use |
3 |
5 6 |
B |
|
2790 |
Use and maintain personal computer peripherals |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
2791 |
Integrate spreadsheet and database data into a word processed document to solve a problem Integrate spreadsheet and database data into a word processed document to meet a set brief |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
2792 |
Produce computer graphic documents using templates Produce simple desktop published documents using templates |
1 |
2 |
B |
|
2797 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of computer networks |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
2798 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the application and impact of computer technology in an organisation |
2 |
2 |
D |
|
5938 |
Access computer resources via a local area network (LAN) |
2 |
2 |
D |
|
5939 |
Produce computer graphics using base functions |
2 |
3 |
D |
|
5940 |
Produce a presentation using a desktop presentation computer application |
3 2 |
3 |
B |
|
5941 25662 |
Exchange messages using electronic mail Use digital communications technologies |
2 2 |
2 3 |
C |
|
5942 |
Exchange information with an online computer service |
2 |
3 |
D |
|
5946 |
Use computer technology to present a topic Use computer technology to create and deliver a presentation from given content |
2 1 |
3 |
B |
|
5947 |
Use computer technology to solve a specified problem |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
5949 |
Describe the management and use of computers in an organisation |
2 |
2 |
D |
|
5950
5969
25782 |
Investigate the use of computer technology in an organisation Investigate the use of telecommunications in an organisation Investigate the use of Information and Communications Technology in an organisation |
3
3
3 |
6
6
6 |
C
C |
|
5951 |
Describe the concepts of computer systems development Describe the concepts of information systems deployment |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
5953 |
Demonstrate an understanding of project management using a computer application Create and monitor a project plan using a computer application |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
5954 |
Automate processes in a computer application using a macro facility Automate processes in a computer application using a scripting language |
3 |
2
5 |
B |
|
5956 |
Create images using a computer |
3 |
3 |
D |
|
5957 |
Produce simple schematic diagrams using a computer application Produce schematic diagrams using a computer application |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
5958 |
Produce a simple design illustration using a computer application |
2 |
3 |
D |
|
5962 |
Digitise text |
2 |
2 |
D |
|
5963
25661 |
Design and assemble a multimedia computer application without scripting Design and assemble an interactive media product without scripting |
3
3 |
3
3 |
C |
|
5965 |
Work cooperatively using workgroup computer software |
3 |
3 |
D |
|
5966 |
Describe the computer control of mechanical systems |
2 |
3 |
D |
|
5967 25660 |
Create a computer controlled robot using a kit set Create a computer-controlled project |
3 3 |
5 5 |
C |
|
5968 |
Discuss the social implications of information technology |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
6743 |
Demonstrate an understanding of ergonomic principles for computer workstations |
2 |
2 |
B |
|
15167
25659 |
Create individual web pages as a basis of a website Create a web page using a mark-up language with a text editor |
2
1 |
2
2 |
C |
|
15168 |
Enhance pages on a website |
2 |
4 |
D |
|
15169 |
Develop and publish an operational website |
2 |
3 |
D |
|
18734 |
Create a web page using a template |
1 |
2 |
B |
|
18735
25655
25656 |
Create a simple website to meet the specifications of a given brief Create a website using a dedicated web-authoring tool to meet a set brief Create a website using a mark-up language to meet a set brief |
2
2
2 |
3
3
3 |
C |
|
18736 |
Create a simple website using a text editor to meet the specifications of a given brief |
2 |
4 |
D |
|
18737 25657
25658 |
Create a website for organisation use Create a website for a stakeholder using a mark-up language Create a website for a stakeholder using a dedicated web-authoring tool |
3 3
3 |
5 6
5 |
C |
|
18743 |
Produce a spreadsheet from instructions Produce a spreadsheet from instructions using supplied data |
1 |
2 |
B |
|
18745 |
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical issues for computer users in New Zealand |
3 |
3 |
D |
|
18746 |
Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary information technologies |
3 |
3 |
D |
|
18758 |
Demonstrate navigation skills using a browser Find information using the Internet |
1 |
2 |
B |
|
20332 |
Apply Internet knowledge and skills in an organisational context Use the Internet for information retrieval in an organisation |
3
2 |
3 |
B |
Domain Software Development - Programming
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
18739 |
Create and use simple command sequences in a computer language |
1 |
2 |
B |
|
18740 |
Create a simple computer program to the specifications of a given brief Create a simple computer program to meet a set brief |
2 |
3 |
B |
|
18741 |
Create a computer program to provide a solution |
3 |
6 |
B |
Domain Software Development - System Assurance and Documentation
Generic Computing
|
Id |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
5955 |
Demonstrate an understanding of documentation for computer applications |
3 |
5 |
B |
Appendix 1
Impact on existing qualifications
Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.
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Affected |
The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits The qualification lists a C or D category standard |
|
Not materially affected |
The qualification lists a standard that has a new title The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification |
The following NZQA National Qualifications Services qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and will be revised or reviewed in 2009.
|
Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
|
National Certificate in Computing(Level 2) [Ref: 0010] |
2780 |
|
National Certificate in Computing(Level 3) [Ref: 0011] |
2780 |
|
National Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education, Pasifika) (Level 7) [Ref: 0983] |
2780 |
|
National Certificate in Marketing [Ref: 0345] |
2787, 2789, 5940, 5956 |
|
National Diploma in Marketing with strands in General Marketing, Direct Marketing, International Marketing, Marketing Research, Sales Organisation and Management, Advertising, and Public Relations [Ref: 0424] |
2787, 2789, 5940, 5956, |
The following qualifications are also affected by the outcome of this review. The standard setting bodies (SSBs) have been advised that they require revision. The items that generated the affected status are shown in bold.
|
Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
SSB Name |
|
National Certificate in Footwear (Level 3) with strands in Clicking, Closing, Bottom Stock, and Making and Lasting [Ref: 0225] |
2780, 2783 |
Apparel and Textile Industry Training Organisation
|
|
National Certificate in Textile Dyeing and Finishing (Dyeing Technology) (Level 4) with strands in Shade Assessment and Measurement, and Chemical Preparation [Ref: 0181] |
2780 | |
|
National Certificate in Textiles Manufacture (Technology) (Level 4) [Ref: 0638] |
2783 | |
|
National Certificate in Wool Scouring (Early Stage Wool Processing) (Level 4) [Ref: 0639] | ||
|
National Certificate in Marine Sales and Services (Marine Retailing) (Level 2) [Ref: 0548] |
2780 |
Boating Industry Training Organisation |
|
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) [Ref: 0727] |
2780 |
Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation Limited (Career Force) |
|
National Certificate in Fixed Fire Protection Systems (Level 5) [Ref: 0865] |
5953, 5957, 5966 |
Competenz |
|
National Diploma in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Level 5) [Ref: 0866] | ||
|
National Diploma in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Certification of Fire Safety Systems) (Level 5) [Ref: 0867] |
2780, 5953, 5957, 5966 | |
|
National Certificate in Architectural Aluminium Joinery (Assembly and Glazing) (Level 3) with an optional strand in Cutting and Machining [Ref: 0766] |
2780 | |
|
National Certificate in Locksmithing [Ref: 0452] | ||
|
National Certificate in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (Testing) (Level 3) [Ref: 0862] | ||
|
National Certificate in Fire Protection Systems Technology (Inspection and Testing) (Level 4) [Ref: 0864] | ||
|
National Certificate in Hand Operated Fire Fighting Equipment (Level 3) [Ref: 0568] | ||
|
National Certificate in Lifts and Escalators (Level 4) with strands in Installation, and Servicing [Ref: 0662] | ||
|
National Certificate in Manufacturing (Metal and Related Products) (Level 2) [Ref: 1386] | ||
|
National Certificate in Food and Related Products Processing (Level 3) [Ref: 0343] |
2798, 5941 | |
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Management and Operations) (Level 4) with strands in Computer, Electronics, Mechanical, and Radio [Ref: 0102] |
2780, 2789 |
ElectroTechnology Industry Training Organisation
|
|
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Sales and Service) (Level 3) with strands in Sales, and Support [Ref: 0104] | ||
|
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Planning and Design) (Level 4) with strands in Computer, Electronics, Mechanical, and Radio [Ref: 0107] | ||
|
National Certificate in Contact Centre Operations (Level 3) [Ref: 0643] |
2780, 20332 | |
|
National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 1092] |
2780 | |
|
National Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Level 3) [Ref: 1093] | ||
|
National Certificate in Offender Management (Level 3) [Ref: 0678] | ||
|
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 3) with strands in Bearer and Switch, Building and Data Cabling, Customer Access Network, Customer Premises Equipment, Information and Communications Technology, Radio, and Rigging [Ref: 0767] | ||
|
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Maintenance and Repair) (Level 4) with strands in Computer, Electronics, Mechanical, and Radio [Ref: 0108] | ||
|
National Certificate in Telecommunications (Manufacture and Production) (Level 3) [Ref: 0106] | ||
|
National Certificate in Financial Services (Level 4) [Ref: 1392] | ||
|
National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 3) [Ref: 0965] |
2780 |
Forest Industries Training and Education Council - Furniture |
|
National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 4) [Ref: 0091] | ||
|
National Certificate in Furniture (Retail and Wholesale) (Level 2) with an optional strand in Buying and Selling [Ref: 0437] | ||
|
National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level 2) [Ref: 0790] | ||
|
National Diploma in Embalming [Ref: 1329] |
2780 |
Funeral Service Training Trust of New Zealand |
|
National Diploma in Funeral Directing [Ref: 1330] |
2780 | |
|
National Certificate in Design (Draughting) (Level 2) [Ref: 0640] |
2780, 2798 |
Infratrain New Zealand |
|
National Certificate in Surveying (Assistant) (Level 3) [Ref: 0432] |
2780, 2784, 2788, 2791, 2798 | |
|
National Certificate in Surveying (Hydrographic Surveying) (Level 4) [Ref: 1444] |
2780, 2784, 2788, 2791, 2798 | |
|
National Certificate in Engineering and Technology (for the Design and Construction Sector) (Level 4) [Ref: 0672] |
2783, 2787 | |
|
National Certificate in Property Consultation and Valuation (Technician) (Level 5) [Ref: 0657] |
2787, 2791 | |
|
National Diploma in Design with strands in Graphic Design, Product Design, and Spatial Design [Ref: 0567] |
5940 | |
|
National Certificate in Administration of Revenue Law (Introduction) (Level 4) [Ref: 0950] |
2780, 2784, 2787, 2788, 2789, 2791, 5940, 5941 |
Learning State |
|
National Certificate in Public Sector Services (Client/Customer Services) (Level 3) [Ref: 0659] |
2780, 2798, 5941 | |
|
National Certificate in Public Sector Services (Client/Customer Services) (Level 4) [Ref: 0660] | ||
|
National Certificate in Public Sector Services (Prison Instruction) (Level 4) [Ref: 1095] |
2780 | |
National Certificate in Public Sector Services [Ref: 0714] |
2787, 2789, 5940, 5953, 5965 | |
National Certificate in Civil Defence Management [Ref: 0328] |
2780 |
Local Government Industry Training Organisation |
|
National Certificate in Meat Processing (Smallgoods) (Level 1) [Ref: 0955] |
2780 |
New Zealand Industry Training Organisation |
|
National Certificate in Meat Processing (Smallgoods) (Level 2) with strands in Raw Processing; Cooked Processing; and Slicing, Packaging and Dispatching; and with optional strands in Workplace Safety and Health; and Workplace Communications [Ref: 0956] | ||
|
National Certificate in Equine (Introductory Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 0215] |
2780 |
NZ Equine Industry Training Organisation
|
|
National Certificate in Equine (Level 4) with strands in Breeding, Harness Racing, Sporthorse, and Thoroughbred Racing [Ref: 0216] | ||
|
National Certificate in Equine (Racecourse Maintenance) (Level 3) [Ref: 0367] | ||
|
National Certificate in Equine (Stable Practice) (Level 3) with strands in Harness Racing, Sporthorse, Thoroughbred Racing, and Track Riding [Ref: 0654] | ||
|
National Certificate in Equine (Racecourse Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 0653] |
2780, 2784 | |
|
National Certificate in Equine (Racing Stable Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 0794] |
2780, 5941 | |
|
National Certificate in Gas Industry (Gas Transmission) (Level 3) [Ref: 0978] |
2780 |
NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation
|
|
National Certificate in Industrial Textile Fabrication (Level 3) with strands in Canvas Fabrication; Sailmaking; and Vehicle Trimming and Upholstery [Ref: 1340] |
2780 |
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation |
|
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist Engineering) (Level 3) with strands in Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; Automotive Machining; Diesel Fuel Injection; and Motorsport [Ref: 1415] | ||
|
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist Engineering) (Level 4) with strands in Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; Automotive Machining; Diesel Fuel Injection; and Motorsport [Ref: 1416] | ||
|
National Certificate in Sports Turf Management (Level 4) [Ref: 0203] |
2780, 2784 |
New Zealand Sports Turf Industry Training Organisation Incorporated |
|
National Certificate in Cablemaking (Level 3) with strands in Wiredrawing, Conductor Assembly, Extrusion, Cable Assembly, and Cable Testing [Ref: 0738] |
2780 |
Plastics and Materials Processing Industry Training Organisation Incorporated
|
|
National Certificate in Plastics Processing Technology (Technical) (Level 3) with strands in Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Blow Moulding, Pressure Thermoforming, Vacuum Thermoforming, Blown Film Extrusion, Film Conversion, Injection Stretch Blow Moulding, and Rotational Moulding [Ref: 0395] | ||
|
National Certificate in Glass Container Manufacturing (Level 2) with strands in Batch and Furnace; Forming; Job Change; and Quality Control [Ref: 1359] |
2780 | |
|
National Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Introduction) (Level 2) [Ref: 1488] |
5941 |
Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying ITO Ltd |
|
National Certificate in Distribution (Level 3) [Ref: 0991] |
5941 |
Retail ITO |
|
National Certificate in Retail (Level 4) [Ref: 0995] |
20332 | |
|
National Certificate in Community Recreation (Aquatics) (Level 3) [Ref: 0937] |
2780 |
Sport, Fitness and Recreation Industry Training Organisation Limited
|
|
National Certificate in Community Recreation (Community Art Work) (Level 4) [Ref: 0450] |
2780, 2783, 2784, 2786, 2787, 2788, 2789, 2791, 2798 |
The following qualifications are not materially affected by the changes. They will be updated when they are next reviewed.
|
Qualification title |
Standard in the qualification |
SSB Name |
|
National Certificate in Manufacturing (Metal and Related Products) (Level 3) [Ref: 1387] |
2784 |
Competenz |
|
National Certificate in Conservation (Trainee Ranger) (Level 3) [Ref: 0642] |
2784 |
Learning State |
|
National Certificate in Public Sector Compliance Management (Road Transport) (Level 4) [Ref: 1170] | ||
|
National Certificate in Compliance and Regulatory Control (Rates Officer) [Ref: 1237] |
2784 |
Local Government Industry Training Organisation |
|
National Certificate in Gas Industry (Gas Engineering) with strands in Gas Network Operations, Gas Network Planning and Development, and Gas Utilisation [Ref: 0635] |
5953 |
NZ Extractive Industries Training Organisation
|