Senior Technology

Course Overview: This is an industry‑approved course that will help students towards a trades pathway. Each student will complete two exciting hands-on projects. Along the way, they’ll gain experience in workshop safety, the proper use of tools and machinery, and professional production techniques under careful supervision. These projects provide an authentic design-based learning experience: researching ideas, drawing plans, working through trial and improvement, and evaluating outcomes at each stage, enabling students to make their own creative decisions while mastering technical skills. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: No

• Internal credits: 21

• External credits: 0

• Total credits: 21

• L1 Literacy credits: 0

• L1 Numeracy credits: 0

Next Steps; Students can continue a trade pathway in Trade Training 200 (TTC200) or move to a more design based course in Multi-Material Product Design 200 (MPD200).

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline 

Course Overview: Students will explore product and spatial design briefs, using cultural artefacts for inspiration. They will develop divergent design skills using sketching, model making, instrumental drawing and the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD). This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: Students require an A3 sketch book, a technical pencil, a 2B and 2H pencil, rubber and colour pencils.  

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 10

• External credits: 10

• Total credits: 20

• L1 Literacy credits: 0

• L1 Numeracy credits: 0

Next Steps: Students can progress to Design and Visual Communication 200 (DVC200), but may also consider adding Digital Technology Design 200 (DTD200), or Multi-Materials Product Design 200 (MPD200) to enhance their creative skills and abilities.

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline 

Course Overview: Students will apply their knowledge to a range of digital outcomes: designing a digital technologies outcome in the form of a website using HTML and CSS tools; learning to program in the Python language to create, test, and debug code; and utilising an understanding of usability principles or mātāpono Māori to assess human-computer interfaces. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 10

• External credits: 10

• Total credits: 20

• L1 Literacy credits: 0

• Numeracy credits: 0

Next Steps: Students can progress to either Digital Technology Science 200 (DTS200) or Digital Technology Design 200 (DTD200).

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline

Course Overview: Explore creative design through a hands-on journey from research and idea generation to building, testing, and refining. Students work with a range of hard materials that could include metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, and biotech options, selecting tools and techniques tailored to each project. Apply sustainable, eco‑responsible design principles to solve real‑world challenges, culminating in the development of a product of your choice using peer feedback and self‑evaluation. This course supports both a university pathway and building/construction lines. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: Students will need: Covered shoes (black school shoes are fine), 2B and HB pencils, A4 Dome close wallet, A4 blank Sketchbook

Optional:

Medium-sized paintbrush, Round detail brush, 0.5 fine-liner pen

Stationery kits can be purchased from National Art Supplies 

www.naskits.co.nz. These will be delivered to the college.

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 12

• External credits: 8

• Total credits: 20

• L1 Literacy credits: 0

• Numeracy credits: 0

Next Steps: Students can progress to Multi-Material Product Design (MPD200) or the Trade Training Course (TTC200) for more advanced prototyping and development.

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline

Course Overview: 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. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 16

• External credits: 4

• Total credits: 20

• L1 Literacy credits: 3

• Numeracy credits: 0

Next Steps; Students can progress to Textiles 200.

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline

Course Overview: 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. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: No

• Internal credits: 20

• External credits: 0

• Total credits: 20

• L1 Literacy credits: 0

• L1 Numeracy credits: 

•  UE Literacy: No

Next Steps: Students can progress to Trade Training 300 (TTC300), continuing trade or apprenticeship pathways or Multi-Materials Product Design 300 (MPD300), which offers a pathway to university.

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline 

Course Overview: Students will learn to generate spatial and product designs that respond to a range of local contexts. Skills covered will include rapid sketching, model making, instrumental drawings, computer modelling, and presentation techniques. This is a full-year option.

Equipment/Stationery: Students require an A3 sketchbook, a technical pencil, 2B and 2H pencils, a rubber, and colour pencils.  

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 19

• External credits: 3

• Total credits: 22

• L1 Literacy credits: 0

• Numeracy credits: 0

• UE Literacy: No

Outcomes form part of an exhibition for Technology students

Next Steps: Students can progress to Design and Visual Communication 300 (DVC300), but may also consider adding Digital Technology Design 300 (DTD300), or Multi-Materials Product Design 300 (MPD300) to enhance their creative skills and abilities.

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline

Course Overview: 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. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery:  All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 13

• External credits: 3

• Total credits: 16

• UE Literacy credits: 0

Next Steps: Students can progress to Digital Technology Design 300 (DTD300), Digital Technology Science 300 (DTS300)

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline

Course Overview: 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. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 13

• External credits: 3

• Total credits: 16

• UE Literacy credits: 0

Next Steps: Students can progress to Digital Technology Science 300 (DTS300) or Digital Technology Design 300 (DTD300)

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline

Course Overview: Students will 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 building/construction lines. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: Students will need: Covered shoes (black school shoes are fine), 2B and HB pencils, A4 Dome close wallet, A4 blank Sketchbook

Optional: Medium-sized paintbrush, Round detail brush, 0.5 fine-liner pen

Stationery kits can be purchased from National Art Supplies 

www.naskits.co.nz. These will be delivered to the college.

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 18

• External credits: 4

• Total credits: 22

• L1 Literacy credits: 0

• Numeracy credits: 0

Next Steps: Students can progress to Multi-Material Product Design MPD300 or Trade Training Course TTC300, leading directly into complex design and development.

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline 

Course Overview: 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 that the products they produce are suitable for their intended purpose. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 18

• External credits: 4

• Total credits: 22

Students show their completed work at the end-of-year fashion display.

Next Steps: Students can progress to Textiles 300

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline 

Course Overview: Students taking TTC300 will be provided opportunities to develop a range of practical trade skills and knowledge. Course content will be based on completing an agreed-upon project, which will be assessed against standards that form part of the Level 3 National Certificate in Carpentry. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided.

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: No

• Internal credits: 24

• External credits: 0

• Total credits: 24

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

• UE Approved: No

Next Steps: Students can progress to Tertiary study, apprenticeships, employment & training, and enter standard commercial building structures.

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline 

Course Overview:Students will generate design outcomes for a specified brief linked to architecture and 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. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: Students require an A3 sketchbook, a technical pencil, 2B and 2H pencils, a rubber, and colour pencils.  

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 18

• External credits: 4

• Total credits: 22

• L1 Literacy credits: 0

• Numeracy credits: 0

• UE Literacy: No

• UE Approved: Yes.

Next Steps: With this UE-approved subject, students can progress to Tertiary study, preparing them for degrees in Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, and Interior Design.

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline

Course Overview: Students will research, design, create, and reflect on advanced digital outcomes, including at least 2 of the following: websites, animations, 3D characters, or movie clips. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• UE Approved: Yes

• Internal credits: 13

• External credits: 3

• Total credits: 16

• UE Literacy credits: 0

Next Steps: Students can progress to Further education, training or employment

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline

Course Overview: Students will create a range of advanced digital outcomes, including programming in Python and developing databases, and demonstrate an understanding of computer science concepts. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• UE Approved: Yes

• Internal credits: 13

• External credits: 3

• Total credits: 16

• UE Literacy credits: 0

Next Steps: Students can progress to Tertiary education, training or employment, moving into data systems or code design.

Course Outline 2026 Course Outline

Course Overview: 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. Students will select tools and techniques suitable for each aspect of the project, conduct project management, and apply sustainable, eco‑responsible design principles to solve real‑world challenges. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: Students will need an A4 clear file

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 12

• External credits: 4

• Total credits: 16

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

• UE Approved: Yes.

Next Steps: With this UE-approved subject, students can progress to Tertiary study, trade training or employment in areas such as Architecture, Engineering, Industrial design, Product design or Interior design, to name a few.

Course Outline; 2026 Course Outline 

Course Overview: This course offers an opportunity to develop skills in fashion design and construction by applying complex textile-based techniques to produce a specified product. Students can 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 to creatively present their outcome in an exhibition. This is a full-year option course.

Equipment/Stationery: All essentials will be provided

Recommended Prior Learning: This technology course is open entry, subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended but not essential.

Assessment Information

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits: 16

• External credits: 4

• Total credits: 20

• UE Reading credits: 0

• UE Writing credits: 0

• UE Approved: Yes

Next Steps: Students can progress to Tertiary study, preparing learners for textile design or fashion academy frameworks.

Course Outline: 2026 Course Outline