Materials and Processing provides a broad introduction and foundational knowledge of the technological process. This allows for specialisation into each area at level 2 & 3 Each of the mediums (different areas of materials eg textiles, engineering, wood or food) will be theme based and offer the same assessments throughout the year. Three out of the 4 Achievment standards will be offered. This will consist of 2 Internals and 1 external achievement standard.
Choose the medium/material you would most prefer to work with. You have the choice between Fashion textiles, food, wood and Engineering.
Food technology - focuses on the technological process on developing food-based outcomes There will be one major project/outcome for each semester designed around a theme. This course leads to a University Enterance approved course in y13.
POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
Credits listed may change.