Whangaparaoa College Whangaparaoa College

Level 3 Digital Technology

L3DTEC01
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Godfrey.

Recommended Prior Learning

10 credits or more in Level 2 Digital Technology or approval from the teacher in charge of this course.


Level 3 Digital Technologies – (Full Year Course – University approved)

This course is designed for students who have completed Level 2 Digital Technologies and are ready to take their digital skills to the next level. You will work with advanced tools to design and build websites, programs, and databases.

You’ll complete a range of Achievement Standards focused on developing real-world, complex digital outcomes — preparing you for further study or careers in software development, web design, digital media, or IT systems.

What Will You Learn?

Complex Website Development

  • Build dynamic, multi-page websites

  • Use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and jQuery to create interactive and responsive features

  • Learn how to connect a website to a database to display and manage stored content

Advanced Programming in JavaScript

  • Plan, design, and code complex programs using JavaScript

  • Include graphical interfaces and user interaction

  • Solve problems using logic, coding structures, and real-world examples

Database Integration

  • Learn to manage and display information stored in databases

  • Use SQL and PHP to connect your website with your data

  • Develop outcomes that can store, update, and retrieve data effectively

How Will You Learn?

  • Work on real projects that combine coding, design, and problem-solving

  • Complete internal and external Achievement Standards

  • Use project planning techniques to manage timelines and development stages

  • Build a portfolio of digital work that can support future study or job applications

Why Take This Course?

  • Builds on Level 2 Digital Technologies and extends your skills

  • Offers a balance of technical, creative, and logical thinking

  • Prepares you for careers or study in IT, software engineering, data science, or web development

  • Gives you real coding and web development experience with industry-relevant tools




Course Overview

Term 1
Create a website

Term 2
Create a database and manage data via the web.

Term 3
Programming with JavaScript

Term 4
Computer science concepts

Learning Areas:

Technology


Assessment Information

All assessments are internally assessed.

Career Pathways

Information Technology Architect, Game Developer, User Experience Designer, Data Analyst, Animator/Digital Artist, Accounts Officer, Office Administrator, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Air Force Aviator, Product Assembler, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Artist, Film and Video Editor, Medical Physicist, Sound Technician, Tailor/Dressmaker



			
					
					Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)
										

Cost $0.
Learners will be expected to have their own laptops capable of running the following software:
- Google Docs/Sheets
- Google Chrome
Whangaparāoa College utilises an online code editing environment and database management system where all learner work can be completed through the Chrome browser.
Tablet-based devices are not suitable for this course.


Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.