10DGT

10 Digital Technologies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: A. Simpson

Digital Technologies is the study of how computers work; how they can be programmed; and how they can be used to manage, process and present information.

In the 10DT course students will learn a range of practical computer skills including:
• Website development (using HTML & CSS)
• Game Design (using Game Cube)
• Programming (using Python).

Career Pathways

Software Developer Kaihanga Pūmanawa Rorohiko

$72K-$100K per year

Electrical Engineer Mataaro Pūhiko

$40K-$60K per year

Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician Kaihangarau Āwhina Hangarau Pārongo

$46K-$65K per year

Information Technology Manager Kaiwhakahaere Hangarau Pārongo

$107K-$150K per year

Systems Administrator Kaiwhakahaere Pūnaha

$66K-$90K per year

Game Developer Kaihanga Tākaro

$40-$60K per year

Secondary School Teacher Kaiako Kura Tuarua

$47K per year

User Experience Designer Kaihoahoa Wheako Whakamahi

$55K-$100K per year

Network Administrator Kaiwhakahaere Whatunga

$61K-$102K per year

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

No fees. No equipment required (although having access to a computer at home will be useful for continuing classwork at home)

Prerequisites

Open entry

Pathway Tags

Web Developer, Software Developer, Game Developer, User Experience Designer, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, IT Manager, IT Support,

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Tauranga Boys’ College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.