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National Certificate in Computing (Level
2)
Want to prepare for employment or use your existing abilities to gain a formal qualification?
Location Online via WikiEducator
Duration Flexible learning hours per unit
Delivery Self-paced online learning
units
Credits
Level
Start
Varies per course
Focus on areas such as Personal Computer Basics, Word Processing, Text and Information
Management, Business Solutions, and Researching and Presenting Data. Undertake the whole
programme or select individual computing courses to complete.
Fee*
Free, with the option of paying
for academic facilitation and/or
assessment
Due to the flexible nature of online learning, you can complete this programme in your own time and
fit your study around other commitments. Access to online facilitation and/or assessment is available
for a fee.
*Fees are approximate, subject to change and
exchange rates
Increase your career prospects with this fully self-paced, online computing programme. Computing
skills are now fundamental life skills and the vast majority of jobs will require a basic level of computer
familiarity. This programme is ideal if you have no previous qualifications or experience and are
seeking to enter the workforce in a particular line of work, or if you wish to gain recognition of and
build on your current skills.
More details about the National Certificate in Computing (Level 2) can be found on our WikiEducator
pages. Click here to read more about the programme or to begin your learning!
You do not need to formally register to get started on this programme. However, if you have any
questions or would like further information, please complete the 'ask a question' box to the right, or
email oponlineenquiries@op.ac.nz
 Skills required
> Self-motivation and commitment
> A good work ethic
> Good time management skills.
 Entry requirements
> Open entry.
 Additional documentation
If you want to have your learning formally assessed, you must supply certified copies of proof of
identity and proof of residency (where appropriate). Please contact OP Online to find out about
payment and enrolling for assessment. Once payment is confirmed, instructions will be provided
for you to access the assessments at OP Moodle.
 Additional costs
You will need to have Microsoft Office or Open Office on your computer to be able to do the online
computing courses in this programme. You may choose to purchase online facilitation and/or
assessment. Please contact OP Online for more details.
 Further study options
Expand your employment potential with the National Certificate in Computing (Level 3) or the
National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing (Level 3).
2
Anytime
 You will study
This programme is designed to be flexible enough to fit around the daily demands of busy people,
like you! Teaching materials are designed to help you learn at your own pace and check your
progress along the way. Facilitators will be available on-hand to offer assistance with your learning
for a fee. Please see the academic facilitation section on our WikiEducator pages for more
information.
 Assessment
No big exams! No long tests or assignments! Your skills are assessed using methods such as
recording evidence, a little theory and some practical. For example, some courses use an online
quiz or portfolio activities.
Should you wish to be formally assessed once you have completed all the learning units for each
course, please contact OP Online to find out about payment and enrolling for assessment. Once
payment is confirmed, instructions will be provided for you to access the assessments at OP
Moodle.
 Your workload
We recommend that you spend six hours a week on your programme of study.
 Qualification structure
Click on each course name below to access more information about the course content, course
schedule and assessment overview.
Unit standard
(version)
Course name
Level Credits Learning Pre-requisites
US2780 (v6)
Computer basics
1
3
30
N/A
US2781 (v7)
File management and
protection
2
3
30
US2780 (v6)
US107 (v6)
Text processing skills
2
5
50
N/A
US2784 (v6)
Working with
spreadsheets
2
3
30
N/A
US5940 (v7)
Researching and
presenting data
2
3
30
N/A
US2786 (v7)
Working with databases
2
3
30
N/A
US111 (v7)
Word processing
2
5
30
N/A
US25662 (v2)
Digital communication
technologies
2
3
30
N/A
US12884 (v6)
Create and manage files
2
3
30
Completion of US107
(v6) recommended
US12885 (v6)
Text and images
2
4
40
Completion of US107
(v6) recommended
US2791 (v7)
Integrating office
applications
2
3
30
Completion of US107
(v6) recommended
US2788 (v7)
Desktop publishing
2
3
50
N/A
hours
 Courses
Click on each course name below to access more information about the course content, course
schedule and assessment overview.
Computer basics
By completing this course you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of hardware and software
components of a personal computer system, operate a printer, complete basic operation and
maintenance procedures, and demonstrate knowledge of ergonomic principles for safe computer
use.
File management and protection
By completing this course you will be able to demonstrate file management, identify and describe
common threats to data, demonstrate knowledge of data protection measures and ethical issues
in relation to the management of data held on computer systems, for a personal computer system.
Text processing skills
By completing this course you will be able to use text processing skills to produce
communications in a business or organisational context. This includes, but is not limited to,
essays, assignments, memoranda, correspondence, newsletters, reports, notices, advertisements,
forms and email.
Working with spreadsheets
By completing this course you will be able to plan, create and use a spreadsheet to solve a
problem using a supplied brief.
Researching and presenting data
By completing this course you will be able to plan and design a presentation, and create and
present the presentation to an audience using a desktop presentation computer application.
Working with databases
By completing this course you will be able to plan, create and use a database to solve a problem
using a supplied brief.
Word processing
By completing this course you will be able to use a word processor to produce documents for a
business or organisation.
Digital communication technologies
By completing this course you will be able to work effectively with a range of digital
communication technologies.
Create and manage files
By completing this course you will be able to create word-processing documents for specific
purposes and manage document files effectively.
Text and images
By completing this course you will be able to create and enhance word-processing documents,
including working with special text, tabs and images.
Integrating office applications
By completing this course you will be able to integrate documents using linking, embedding and
mail merge.
Desktop publishing
By completing this course you will be able to produce desktop published documents to meet a set
brief.
 Contact details
For more information about this qualification, or any of the courses offered, please contact OP
Online. Happy learning!
 Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the
right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this
document are indicative ONLY. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and
are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that
additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or
additional material fees.