03 Programme Structures
03 Programme Structures |
3.1 The Programmes and Their Objectives | ||
| There are three integrated programmes contained in this prescription. Each of the three programmes can be completed in one year of full time study at a New Zealand Polytechnic. | ||
3.1.1 The Certificate in Business Computing (CBC) top | ||
| This programme has been approved by NZQA. The objective of the CBC is: "To produce graduates with a working knowledge of business computing, who are useful and productive, adaptable to change and capable of specialisation." The holder of this qualification is entitled to use the letters CBC after their name. | ||
3.1.2 THE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS COMPUTING (DIPBC) top | ||
| This programme has been approved by NZQA. The objective of the DipBC is: "To produce graduates who have acquired detailed knowledge and skills in selected areas of business computing, enabling them to move towards further specialisation." The holder of this qualification is entitled to use the letters DipBC after their name. Notes: Graduates, who were awarded their ACBC after November 1992, are entitled to exchange their ACBC certificate for a DipBC diploma. Persons, who hold ACBC certificates issued by the NZQA, may receive a certificate carrying the new title on application to the Qualifications Authority, along with a payment of $25.00. These transitional arrangements are valid until 30 June 2001. | ||
3.1.3 The National Diploma in Business Computing (NDBC) top | ||
| This programme has been approved by NZQA. The objective of the NDBC is: "To produce graduates who have acquired specialist knowledge and skills in selected areas of business computing and have proven their ability, through completion of a project, in a professional computing environment." The holder of this qualification is entitled to use the letters NDBC after their name. | ||
3.2 Module Catagories top | ||
| The modules that make up the programmes are structured as follows: 3.2.1 100 Level Create a foundation of knowledge and skills for a higher level of work regardless of later specialisation Introduce specialised topics. 3.2.2 200 Level Extend topic knowledge and skill to a moderate level. 3.2.3 300 Level Extend topic knowledge and skills to a high level. A compulsory project at this level provides an opportunity to apply high level skills in an actual, or closely simulated, business computing work environment. | ||
3.3 Modules top | ||
| 3.3.1 Modules are worth 7 credits each, or multiples of 7 credits. 3.3.2 Each module specifies the suggested learning hours that a student can expect to invest to achieve mastery of the module content. A seven-credit module will take a student approximately seventy hours, while double credit modules will take 140 hours. The training provider will ensure that delivery of the module includes the appropriate class contact time to guarantee that the module objectives can be reasonably met. It is important to note that the accreditation process is designed to ensure that consistent nation wide standards are maintained, and that a training provider must be able to demonstrate that the delivery methods used can, and do, produce the required results. 3.3.3 Each programme requires a student to accrue at least the specified number of credits through completion of modules or cross-credits. 3.3.4 Each programme requires a particular mix of credits from the various categories listed in 3.2. | ||
3.4 Programme Requirements top | ||
3.4.1 Certificate in Business Computing (CBC) top | ||
| 3.4.1.1 CBC requires the successful completion of 126 credits, with the following supplementary requirements:
100 Level credits: 56 Compulsory 200 Level credits: 7 Compulsory (ET200) (For 2001 transitional arrangements may apply) 200 Level credits: 14 Optional Other: 49 From any level excluding PJ300 Total Credits 126 3.4.1.2 The compulsory 100 Level credits must consist of the following modules: Module Credits BA100 Business Applications 7 BC100 Business Communications 7 DT100 Data Organisation and Control 7 HF100 Hardware Fundamentals 7 IP100 Interpersonal Skills 7 PD100 Program Development 7 PP100 Programming Principles 7 SO100 Systems Overview 7 Total 56 | ||
3.4.2 Diploma in Business Computing (DIPBC) top | ||
| 3.4.2.1 DipBC requires the successful completion of 252 credits, with the following requirements:
100 Level credits: 56 Compulsory 200 Level credits: 7 Compulsory 200 Level credits: 77 Optional Other: 112 From any level excluding PJ300 Total 252 3.4.2.2If the Certificate in Business Computing (CBC) has already been awarded, then the credits earned for this qualification will be counted toward the requirements for DipBC. 3.4.2.3The appropriate body may approve direct entry to DipBC for a candidate who can demonstrate work experience or qualifications equivalent to CBC. Students who obtain direct entry to DipBC on the basis of work experience or equivalent qualifications will not be awarded the CBC. Entry under this clause requires specification of the modules credited. | ||
3.4.3 National Diploma in Business Computing (NDBC) top | ||
| 3.4.3.1NDBC requires the successful completion of 378 credits, with the following requirements:
100 Level credits: 56 Compulsory 200 Level credits: 7 Compulsory 77 Optional 300 Level Credits: 42 Compulsory (PJ300 Project) 42 Optional Other: 154 From any level Total 378 3.4.3.2 If the Certificate in Business Computing (CBC) or Diploma in Business Computing (DipBC) has already been awarded, then the credits earned for those qualifications will be counted toward the requirements for NDBC. 3.4.3.3 Direct entry to the NDBC is expected to occur infrequently. Students who obtain direct entry to NDBC on the basis of work experience or equivalent qualifications will not be awarded the CBC or the DipBC. Entry under this clause requires specification of the modules credited. | ||