Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 1 Fabric Technology

11FTEC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Luisetti.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level

Recommendations

Year 9 Fabric Technology


Open entry.

Year 10 Fabric Technology


Open entry

Level 1 Fabric Technology

1

Open entry.

Year 10 Fabric Technology is an advantage.

Level 2 Fabric Technology

2

12 credits including Merit in AS91046 or AS91047 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 Fabric 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 will use the design process to address a brief to produce a textile item/s which is authentic and fit for purpose. Students will apply sustainable practices in the development of their design for a specified person, whanau, or community.

Technology is an approved subject for University Entrance.

Students need to start this course at the beginning of the year.

*Students must choose either Fabric Technology or Hard Materials Technology. They cannot study both.


The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.


Departments:

Technology


Pathway

Level 2 Fabric Technology, Level 2 Fashion and Design


Course Material Costs

Materials cost of $20
Students are required to provide their own fabric and patterns for the two practical projects throughout the year.


Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths