Year 10

CURRICULUM LEVEL 4/5

Course Length: 1 semester (2 terms)

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

Entry Requirements: None

Course Outline:

This course expands on the aspects of Materials Technology and Production and process Technology.  Students will identify personal design problems, investigate, plan and record the most effective solutions and manufacture the final product.

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 Achievement Objectives at Level 4/5.

Out of Class Expectations and Commitments:

Project planning is each individual’s responsibility; if materials or processes are beyond the ‘usual scope’ of the classroom then the student must take control of the organisation.

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 Adamson