J    Who can enrol?

Anyone may enrol but it is advisable to have completed at least Year 9 Wood course and the knowledge of Graphics would be a major advantage.

J    Costs:

$20

J    Course outline:

The course is building on the skills gained in Year 9.  Further enhancement and basic wood skills with knowledge of other materials, including lathe work are taught.

J    Assessment:

Is by presentation of a portfolio and project at the end of every project.

J    This course leads to:

Year 11 Design Technology

J    For further information see:

Mr Farrell  

J    Who can enrol?

Anyone may enrol but it is advisable to have completed the Year 9 Metal course and the knowledge of Graphics would be a major advantage.

J    Costs:

$15

J    Course outline:

The course is building on the skills gained in Year 9.  Further enhancement of basic metal skills with knowledge of other materials, including lathe work, welding and plastics are taught.

J    Assessment:

Is by presentation of a portfolio and project at the end of every project.

J    This course leads to:

Year 11 Design Technology & NCEA Level 1

J    For further information see:

Mr Farrell  

J    Who can enrol?

Anyone may enrol but it is advisable to have completed Year 9 Graphics.

J    Costs:

No fee, but you are expected to provide your own paper, drawing instruments and coloured pencils.

J    Course outline:

The course covers the basics required for NCEA Level 1 Graphics in the following year.  Methods of projection, Geometry, house plans, presentation methods and design basics.

J    Assessment:

Is by units of completed classwork and the portfolio.

J    This course leads to:

UE Bursary

NCEA

Units of Learning

J    For further information see:

Mr Farrell

J    Who can enrol?

Open Entry

J    Costs:

$15

Students are required to provide their own fabrics and patterns for some design briefs.

J    Course outline:

The Year 10 Fabric Technology course is designed for students who wish to develop practical skills.  The course also includes a Design & Related Studies component.

J    Assessment:

Internal assessment of projects, design and related studies by criteria expected.

J    This course leads to:

Year 11 NCEA Level 1 units of work

J    For further information see:

Mrs Letham

J    Who can enrol?

It helps if you have completed Year 9 Food Technology but it is not necessary.

J    Costs:

A course fee of $15 to cover material costs and an additional $3 for course workbook.

J    Course outline:

Students are required to study a number of different topics which are accompanied by practical lessons.

The topics covered in Year 10 include:

z          Personal hygiene & food safety.

z          Healthy food choices for self and others.

z          Health promotion.

z          Food Technology Units.

J    Assessment:

Achievement-based assessment under both the Health and Physical Education and Technology curriculums.

J    This course leads to:

Year 11 Food Technology & Nutrition (NCEA Level 1)

J    For further information see:

Ms Davidson

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