Westlake Girls’ High School

Year 10 Hard Materials Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr W. Anderton.

Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
Year 9 Hard Materials Technology	9	Open entry.
Year 10 Hard Materials Technology	10	Open entry.
Level 1 Hard Materials Technology	1	Open entry. Previous Hard Materials Technology is an advantage. Students need to start this course at the beginning of the year.
Level 2 Hard Materials Technology	2	10 credits in Level 1 Technology or with HoD discretion. Students need to start this course at the beginning of the year.
Level 3 Hard Materials Technology	3	12 credits in Level 2 Technology including Merit in AS91356 or with HoD discretion. Students need to start this course at the beginning of the year.

This course has been developed to enable students to gain knowledge, skills and confidence in the workshop environment using a variety of materials including wood, plastic, and metal. The students will be taught how to apply a wide variety of processes and materials fabrication to make a range of projects.

Throughout the year students will use and develop design skills to solve and meet the requirements of a design brief.

This course will form a sound basis on which to prepare for NCEA Level One Technology in Year 11.

A curriculum cost is charged.

Departments:

Technology

Pathway

Level 1 Hard Materials Technology