Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Godfrey.
Recommended Prior Learning10 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
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
All assessments are internally assessed.
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.
Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer, limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.