Year 10

CURRICULUM LEVEL 4 and 5

Course Length: 1 semester (2 terms)

Special Costs:  $45.00 (Individual design solutions may increase material costs)

Entry Requirements: None

Course Outline:

This course develops the Technology aspect of structures and mechanisms.

Students will investigate and experiment with known structures and use the knowledge gained to produce practical outcomes to design problems of their choice.

The Course is designed to encourage student’s natural creative talents, while giving a solid background of practical skills and safe working practices.

Focus Essential Skills:

                •Communication

                •Problem Solving

                •Physical

Assessment Outline:

Technology will be assessed against the Curriculum Achievement Objectives at Level 4/5.

Where Does It Lead?

In Years 11 and Year 12 students complete a range of NCEA Achievement Standards plus Industry Unit Standards.  All of the credits students gain at senior level count towards their school NCEA requirements.  Some students will be stimulated to pursue further training at Uni or Polytechnics while for others it will become part of their tertiary qualifications when they follow into an associated vocation. 

For Further Information See:

Mr Connell