Senior Technology

Carpentry 100   

Full year option course

This is an industry‑approved course that will help students towards a trades pathway. This year, each student will complete two exciting hands-on projects: first, designing and crafting a safe and fun toy made from wood for a young child, and then designing and building their own custom cabinet using both hand tools and power tools. Along the way, they’ll gain real confidence in workshop safety, proper use of tools and machinery, and professional production techniques—all under careful supervision to support learning. These projects give students an authentic design-based learning experience: researching ideas, drawing plans, working through trial and improvement, and evaluating their creations at each step. The course encourages students to make their own creative decisions while mastering technical skills and safe workshop practices. 

Recommended Prior Learning

The course is open entry—subject to Head of Faculty approval—but students who have some prior experience in technology or workshop environments will be best prepared and more comfortable from the start.

Contact Teacher: David Kallahar

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: No

• Internal credits: 21

• External credits: 0

• Total credits: 21

• L1 Literacy credits:  0

• L1 Numeracy credits: 0

Possible next steps: Carpentry 200; Multi-Material Product Design 200

Course Outline

Design and Visual Communication 100  

Full year option course

Students will explore the product and spatial design briefs, using cultural artefacts for inspiration.  They will develop divergent design skills using sketching, model making, instrumental drawing and use of Computer Aided Design.

Recommended Prior Learning:

Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Sam Lawyer

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  10

• External credits:  10

• Total credits:  20

• L 1 Literacy credits: 0

• Numeracy credits: 5

Possible next steps:

Design and Visual Communication 200; Digital Design 200; Multi-Materials Product Design 200

Course Outline 

Digital Technology Environments 100   

Full year option course

Students will continue their learning journey through digital technologies. They will apply their knowledge to a range of outcomes:

• Designing a digital technologies outcome in the form of a website

• Use appropriate tools and techniques, with HTML and CSS, to develop a website

• Learn to program in Python programming language. Students will create, test and debug a computer program.

• Students will utilise their understanding of usability principles or mātāpono Māori, to assess the usability of human-computer interfaces.  

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher:  Subhag Chand

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 10

• External credits:  10

• Total credits:  20

• L 1 Literacy credits:0

• Numeracy credits: 0

Possible next steps: Digital Technologies 200

Course Outline

Hospitality 100 

Full year option course

This course offers students the opportunity to develop a comprehensive set of industry-relevant skills within a hospitality setting. Through hands-on experience, students will engage in food preparation and presentation, gain proficiency in industry-specific terminology, and explore the fundamentals of nutrition. Additionally, the course provides learners with the chance to complete Achievement Standards under the Health domain, focusing on well-being and nutrition.

The course is designed to be responsive to individual student pathways, allowing for personalised learning experiences.

Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Tarryn Higham

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  15

• External credits: 10

• Total credits:  25

• L 1 Literacy credits:  0

• Numeracy credits: 0

Possible next steps: Hospitality 200

Course Outline

Multi-Material Product Design 100 

Full year option course

Explore creative design through a hands-on journey from research and idea generation to building, testing, and refining. Work with a range of hard materials that could include metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, and biotech options. Select tools and techniques tailored to each project. Apply sustainable, eco‑responsible design principles to solve real‑world challenges. Design and develop a product of your choice, using peer feedback and self‑evaluation. This course supports both a university pathway and those interested in industrial design and building and construction.

Contact Teacher: David Kallahar

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  12

• External credits: 8

• Total credits:  20

• L 1 Literacy credits:  0

• Numeracy credits:  0

Possible next steps: Multi-Material Product Design 200/CAR200

Course Outline

Textiles 100

Full year option course

Students will use design thinking to design, refine and create a textile outcome that explores the concept of identity.  Students will have the opportunity to create a piece of wearable art to promote Matariki.

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Joy Pascua

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  16

• External credits:  4

• Total credits:  20

• L 1 Literacy credits:  3

• Numeracy credits:  0

Possible next steps: Textiles 200; Product Design 200; Design and Visual Communication 200; Digital Design 200

Course Outline

Carpentry 200 

Full year option course

This is an industry‑approved course where students complete two major projects, crafting a pair of high-quality garden furniture pieces—such as an outdoor bench, table, planter box, sculpture, or portable chair—designed to support a pathway toward trades like furniture making, and working with hard materials like concrete. Throughout the year, students will build their skills in workshop safety, proper handling of tools and machinery, understanding material properties, and mastering industry-standard production techniques 

Recommended Prior Learning

Enrollment is open-entry, subject to Head of Faculty (HOF) approval. While prior experience in technology or workshop settings is not required, students with some foundational skills in the area will feel more prepared and confident at the outset.

Contact Teacher: David Kallahar

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: No

• Internal credits: 20

• External credits: 0

• Total credits: 20

• L1 Literacy credits:  0

• L1 Numeracy credits: 0

• UE Literacy: No

Possible next steps:

CAR300; Multi-Materials Product Design 300; Tertiary Training; Apprenticeship

Course Outline

Design and Visual Communication 200  

Full year option course

Students will learn to generate spatial and product designs that respond to a range of local contexts. Skills covered will include sketching, model making, instrumental drawings, computer modelling, and presentation techniques. Their outcomes will form part of an exhibition for Technology students throughout the year.

Recommended Prior Learning:

Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Sam Lawyer

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  19

• External credits:  3

• Total credits:  22

• L1 Literacy credits: 0

• Numeracy credits: 0

• UE Literacy:  No

Possible next steps:

Design and Visual Communication 300; Digital Design 300; Multi-Materials Product Design 300

Course Outline

Digital Technology Design 200 

Full year option course

Level 2 Students will research, design, create, and reflect on advanced digital outcomes, which will include at least 2 of the following: websites, animations, 3D characters, or movie clips. 

Contact Teacher:  Subhag Chand

DTD200 Outcomes:

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  13

• External credits:  3

• Total credits:  16 

• UE Literacy credits: 0

Possible next steps: Digital Technologies 300 / Product Design 300 / Design & Visual Communication 300

Course Outline

Digital Technology Science 200  

Full year option course

Level 2 students will create a range of advanced digital outcomes, including programming in Python and developing databases, and demonstrate an understanding of computer science concepts. 

Contact Teacher:  Subhag Chand

DTS200 Outcomes:

• Endorsement available: Yes

• UE Approved: Yes

• Internal credits:  13

• External credits:  3 

• Total credits:  16 

• UE Literacy credits: 0

• UE Approved:  Yes

Possible next steps: Digital Technologies 300 / Design & Visual Communication 300 / Product Design 300

Course Outline

Hospitality 200

Full year option course

Students will experience a range of essential hospitality skills, including preparation, cooking and presentation, hygiene and safety.  There will be a strong focus on nutrition and technological modelling. They will complete a combination of unit and achievement standards.

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Tarryn Higham

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  19

• External credits:  4

• Total credits:  23

• L 1 Literacy credits: 0

• Numeracy credits: 0

Possible next steps: Hospitality 300

Course Outline

Multi-Material Product Design 200  

Full year option course

Experiment with a range of resistant materials (metal, plastic, clay, wood, ceramics, bio‑tech or jewellery options, using tools and techniques to design the product you choose. You’ll research, sketch, prototype, test and refine your design, documenting trials, feedback and outcomes as part of the assessment. Use visual communication methods to clearly show your design ideas. This course supports both a university pathway and those interested in industrial design and building and construction.

Contact Teacher: David Kallahar

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  18

• External credits: 4

• Total credits:  22

• L 1 Literacy credits:  0

• Numeracy credits:  0

Possible next steps: Multi-Material Product Design 300/CAR300

Course Outline

Textiles 200  

Full year option course

This course offers students a chance to practise more advanced skills, including in-depth design, pattern adaptation and advanced construction techniques in making garments. Students will need to ensure the products produced are suitable for their intended purpose and will show their work at the end of year fashion display.

Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Joy Pascua

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 18

• External credits:  4

• Total credits:  22

Possible next steps: Textiles 300; Product Design 300; Digital Design 300

Course Outline

Carpentry 300 

Full year option course

Students taking CAR300 will be provided opportunities to develop both practical carpentry skills and knowledge. Course content will be based around completing an agreed upon project which will be assessed against standards that make up part of the Level 3 National Certificate in Carpentry. 

Recommended Prior Learning

Enrollment is open-entry, subject to Head of Faculty (HOF) approval. While prior experience in technology or workshop settings is not required, students with some foundational skills in the area will feel more prepared and confident at the outset.

Contact Teacher: David Kallahar

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  No

• Internal credits:  24

• External credits:  0

• Total credits:  24

• UE Reading credits:  0

• UE Writing credits: 0

• UE Approved: No

Possible next steps: Tertiary study; apprenticeship, employment & training.

Course outline

Design and Visual Communication 300 

Full year option course

Students will generate design outcomes for a specified brief linked to architecture and/or product design. They will explore ideation processes and use them to create innovative responses to the brief. Freehand sketching, model making, instrumental drawing and a range of presentation techniques will be developed within the context of the design process.  Students will create a shared exhibition of their outcomes during the second half of the year.

Recommended Prior Learning:

Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Sam Lawyer

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  18

• External credits:  4

• Total credits:  22

• L 1 Literacy credits: 0

• Numeracy credits: 0

• UE Literacy: No

• UE Approved:  Yes

Possible next steps: Tertiary study

Course Outline

Digital Technology Design 300 

Full year option course

Students will research, design, create, and reflect on advanced digital outcomes, which will include at least 2 of the following: websites, animations, 3D characters, or movie clips. 

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher:  Subhag Chand

DTD300 Outcomes:

• Endorsement available: Yes

• UE Approved: Yes

• Internal credits:  13

• External credits:  3 

• Total credits:  16 

• UE Literacy credits: 0

• UE Approved:  Yes

Possible next steps: Further education, training or employment

Course Outline

Digital Technology Science  300 

Full year option course

Students will create a range of advanced digital outcomes, including programming in Python and developing databases, and demonstrate an understanding of computer science concepts.

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.DTS300 Outcomes:

Contact Teacher:  Subhag Chand

• Endorsement available: Yes

• UE Approved: Yes

• Internal credits:  13

• External credits:  3 

• Total credits:  16 

• UE Literacy credits: 0

• UE Approved:  Yes

Possible next steps: Tertiary education, training or employment

Course Outline

Hospitality 300 

Full year option course

This course invites students to prepare, plan, and serve a dish for a real stakeholder, showcasing their creativity in both food preparation and presentation. It includes an opportunity to develop a prototype that meets a specific dietary requirement, fostering innovation, problem-solving, and practical design thinking.

The programme remains adaptive to individual student pathways, ensuring that each learner can pursue their interests and strengths within the course structure. With the correct internals, the course qualifies as a University Entrance–approved domain

Contact Teacher: Tarryn Higham

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  16

• External credits:  4

• Total credits:  20

• UE Reading credits:  4

• UE Writing credits: 0

• UE Approved:  Optional

Possible next steps: Tertiary Study and Training / Employment

Course Outline

Multi-Material Product Design 300

Full year option course

Students taking MPD300 will be presented with opportunities to design and develop a product of their choice while also completing academic study using technology achievement standards. 

Students will work with a range of hard materials that could include metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, and biotech options. Selecting tools and techniques suitable for each aspect of the project, while applying sustainable, eco‑responsible design principles to solve real‑world challenges.

Recommended Prior Learning: While technology courses are open entry subjects, prior learning in the selected area is recommended and HOF approval made be needed.

Contact Teacher: David Kallahar

Outcomes

• Endorsement available:  Yes

• Internal credits:  18

• External credits:  4

• Total credits:  22

• UE Reading credits:  0

• UE Writing credits: 0

• UE Approved: Yes

Possible next steps: Tertiary study/apprenticeship / employment & training.

Course Outline

Textiles 300

Full year option course

This course offers a chance to develop their skills in fashion design and construction by implementing complex procedures using textiles to make a specified product. Students could also embellish their product with a screenprint design. Students have the opportunity to design a sustainable high fashion garment. They will combine pattern drafting with an opportunity for creativity to present their outcome in an exhibition.

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Joy Pascua

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  16

• External credits:  4

• Total credits: 20

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

• UE Approved:  Yes

Possible next steps: Tertiary study

Course Outline