Westlake Girls’ High School

Year 10 Textile Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Luisetti.

Recommended Prior Learning

Subject	Level	Recommendations
Year 9 Textile Technology		Open entry.
Year 10 Textile Technology		Open entry
Level 1 Textile Technology	1	Open entry. Year 10 Textile Technology is an advantage.
Level 2 Textile Technology	2	10 credits including Merit in AS92012 or AS92014 in Level 1 Technology or at HOD discretion.
Level 2 Fashion and Design	2	Entry at HOD discretion. Sewing experience is an advantage.
Level 3 Textile Technology	3	12 credits including Merit in AS91356 Level 2 Technology or at HoD discretion.
Level 3 Fashion and Design	3	Entry at HOD discretion. Sewing experience is required.

Students are encouraged to gain a wide range of practical and design skills, and construct at least three garments. They will use and develop design skills to solve and meet requirements of a given brief.

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

Departments:

Technology

Pathway

Level 1 Textile Technology

Course Material Costs

A materials fee is charged which must be paid at the beginning of the year.

Students are required to provide their own fabric and patterns for two to three practical projects throughout the year.