Field Computing and Information Technology
Review of Computing unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Computing |
Computer Support |
18750 |
|
Generic Computing |
2796, 5943, 6745, 6748, 7910 | |
|
Software Development - Multimedia |
5959-5961, 5964 | |
|
Software Development - Programming |
6763 | |
|
Software Development - Design |
18749 |
NZQA National Qualifications Services has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published November 2010
Planned review dates
|
26744, 26745, 26746 (New) |
December 2013 |
|
2796, 5943, 6745, 6748, 7910, 18750 (Category B) |
December 2015 |
Summary
These unit standards were reviewed in order to complete the review of all computing unit standards that had passed their planned review date.
The review involved the establishment of an expert panel comprising members from Tairawhiti and EIT Polytechnics, Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Secondary Schools, University of Waikato School Support Services and the National Moderators for Levels 1-4 and Level 5 and above.
It was agreed that unit standards 5959-5961 were no longer fit for purpose and should be replaced by newly developed standards. It was further agreed that unit standards 6763 and 18749 were no longer fit for purpose and were not required. National Qualifications Services may consider developing new standards in the future that better reflect contemporary programming skills.
The draft reviewed standards were made available for national consultation on the NZQA website through August and September 2010.
Main changes
· The titles of unit standards 2796, 5943, 6745, 7910 and 18750 have been amended to better reflect the purpose of the standards.
· Unit standards 5959 and 5960 have been replaced by new unit standard 26744 and reclassified to domain Generic Computing.
· Unit standard 5961 has been replaced by new unit standard 26745 and reclassified to domain Generic Computing.
· Unit standard 5964 has been replaced by new unit standard 26746 and reclassified to domain Generic Computing.
· Unit standards 6763 and 18749 have been designated expiring and will not be replaced.
· Changes to explanatory notes across the standards to update terminology and legislation.
· Changes to outcomes to better reflect the title of the standard.
· Changes to evidence requirements to better reflect expected candidate performance.
Category C and D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2013
Impact on existing accreditations
|
Current Accreditation for |
Accreditation extended to | ||||
|
Nature of accreditation |
Classification |
Level |
Nature of accreditation |
ID |
Level |
|
Domain |
Software Development -Multimedia |
2 |
Standards |
26745 |
1 |
|
26744 |
2 | ||||
|
Domain |
Software Development - Multimedia |
4 |
Standards |
26745 |
1 |
|
26744 |
2 | ||||
|
26746 |
4 | ||||
Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
|
Key to review category | |
|
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 |
|
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
|
D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Generic Computing
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
2796 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of electronic logic for computing Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of electronic logic gates in computing |
4 |
9 |
B |
|
5943 |
Investigate and operate leisure-oriented computer applications Investigate use of digital applications for leisure |
2
1 |
3
2 |
B |
|
6745 |
Use single-user and multi-user computer operating systems Demonstrate and apply knowledge of single-user and multi-user computer operating systems |
4 |
5 |
B |
|
6748 |
Explain ethics and professionalism for the computer industry in New Zealand |
5 |
7 |
B |
|
7910 |
Explain how data is stored on computers Demonstrate knowledge of computer data types and data structures |
5 |
7 |
B |
Computing and Information Technology > Computing
|
ID |
Domain |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
5959
5960
26744 |
Software Development - Multimedia
Generic Computing |
Demonstrate an understanding of digitising video for multimedia computer applications Demonstrate an understanding of digitising sound for multimedia computer applications Produce a media application for use on a communication device to meet a set brief |
2
2
2 |
3
3
5 |
C
C |
|
5961
26745 |
Software Development - Multimedia Generic Computing |
Demonstrate an understanding of digitising still images for multimedia computer applications Produce still images for a range of digital media |
2
1 |
3
3 |
C |
|
5964
26746 |
Software Development - Multimedia Generic Computing |
Demonstrate an understanding of creating multimedia computer applications with scripting Create a media application with scripting for use on a communication device to meet organisation requirements |
4
4 |
6
6 |
C |
Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Software Development - Programming
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
6763 |
Demonstrate computer programming skills using a third generation language |
5 |
14 |
D |
Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Software Development - Design
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
18749 |
Create a simple graphical user interface (GUI) for a computer application |
3 |
5 |
D |
Computing and Information Technology > Computing > Computer Support
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
18750 |
Produce a simple electronic training package for organisation use Produce a learner focused electronic training package for organisation use |
3 |
5 |
B |