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Level 2
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15 Credits
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0.125 EFTS
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Delivery type:Online
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Course duration: 16 weeks
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Course cost:$0 NZ Domestic
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Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
This course supports you to explore the use of computing to communicate and connect with others.
You will develop an understanding of the internet and computer hardware and software and create a simple spreadsheet. You will learn about computing ethics, netiquette and cybersecurity, and how you can apply these principles to your study. This course will develop communication skills including writing skills to ensure you are well equipped to interact and collaborate with others when learning online.
For more information watch one of the course videos below.
Learners who successfully complete this online course will be able to
- Communicate effectively using internet and digital devices in online learning
- Identify the purpose of system and application software, networks (connectivity) and hardware
- Apply cybersecurity and ethical online behaviour in a study context
- Use a spreadsheet application to organise information in a study context
Assessment
100% internal assessment
Textbooks
No textbooks are required for this course
Computer and internet requirements
This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.
For online learning you need:
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer
- Reliable internet and data plan.
If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol.
How to enrol
Before enrolling in this course you need to:
- choose the qualification you will study the course under
- check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.