Level 2 Textiles

NUMBER OF CREDITS: UP TO 24

Entry Recommendations: 

Open entry. SMC Foundation Diploma Materials Technology is an advantage. Students who have completed the Year 11 course will have priority entry.

Course Outline: 

The Level 2 Materials Technology course addresses the requirements of the technology achievement standards through a variey of projects both theory and practical.

The following skills will be developed:

• Brief development

• Research

• Garment construction 

• Materials testing

• Advanced garment construction

In the “WOW” project students develop skills in:

• Time management

• Concept drawing

• Functional modelling in a range of materials

• Creativity

Course Costs: 

Approximately $100-$250.  All costs of materials used in the construction of the design solution are the responsibility of the student.  

The course leads to: 

NCEA Level 3 Materials Technology.

Assessment: 

Components of this course will be selected from the following standards to suit individual learning needs.