Welcome to The Technology Department
Technology is intervention by design: the use of practical and intellectual resources to develop products and systems (technological outcomes) that expand human possibilities by addressing needs and realising opportunities. Adaptation and innovation are at the heart of technological practice. Quality outcomes result from thinking and practices that are informed, critical, and creative.
Technology makes enterprising use of its own particular knowledge and skills, together with those of other disciplines. Graphics and other forms of visual representation offer important tools for exploration and communication.
Technology is never static. It is influenced by and in turn impacts on the cultural, ethical, environmental, political, and economic conditions of the day.
Within Technology other courses are also offered which are of a vocational nature.
Course Information
Automotive Engineering
Level 1 Automotive Engineering
Course Title: Automotive Engineering
Course NCEA Level(s): 1
Course Code: AUT103
Course Aim and Description:
The Level 1 Automotive Programme is an introduction to the Automotive Industry.
This course combines both practical and theoretical aspects and students will be using machines and working on car parts to gain credits in the automotive industry domain. Tasks will be both practical and there will also be the chance to gain an achievement standard that contributes towards literacy.
Course Details:
| Standards
Offered |
Level | AS / US | Int /
Ext |
Credit Value | Title of Standard |
| 22926 | 1 | US | Int | 2 | Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures in a specific engineering
workshop |
| 22923 | 1 | US | Int | 12 | Demonstrate basic engineering workshop skills under close supervision |
| 91073 | 1 | AS | Int | 4 | Implement basic procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome |
| 91057 | 1 | AS | Int | 6 | Implement basic procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product |
| Total: | 24 |
Level 2 Automotive Engineering
Course Title: Automotive Engineering- Trades
Course NCEA Level(s): 2
Course Code: AUT203
Course Aim and Description:
The Level 2 Automotive Programme builds on skills taught and learned in Level 1.
This course forms a part of the Trades academy and will be focussing on teaching skills and experience around the construction of a min motor bike or chopper.
Students on this course will be expected to provide overalls and boots for work in the workshop.
Course Details:
| Standards
Offered |
Level | AS / US | Int /
Ext |
Credit Value | Title of Standard |
| 21911 | 2 | US | Int | 2 | Demonstrate Knowledge of Safety on Engineering Worksites |
| 2395 | 2 | US | Int | 4 | Select, use and care for, engineering hand tools |
| 2396 | 2 | US | Int | 4 | Select, use and maintain portable hand held engineering power tools |
| 21671 | 2 | US | Int | 4 | Carry out general engineering tasks in the motor industry |
| Total: | 14 |
Hospitality
Level 1 Hospitality
Course Title: Automotive Engineering- Trades
Course NCEA Level(s): 1
Course Code: HOS103
Course Aim and Description:
This course is accredited by the Hospitality Standards Institute (HIS) and involves the students learning how to:-
- Plan and prepare food to meet the nutritional needs of a chosen individual.
- Apply knowledge of food hygiene and safety in preparation serving and storage of food.
- Prepare and present meat, fruit and vegetables, egg and cheese dishes in a range of hospitality industry situations.
Course Details:
| Standards
Offered |
Level | AS / US | Int /
Ext |
Credit Value | Title of Standard |
| 91083 | 1 | AS | Int | 4 | Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts used in processing. |
| 21058 | 1 | US | Int | 2 | Identify career pathways in the hospitality industry |
| 15900 | 1 | US | Int | 4 | Prepare and present meat in the hospitality industry |
| 15901 | 1 | US | Int | 3 | Prepare and present fruit and vegetables in the hospitality industry |
| 19770 | 1 | US | Int | 2 | Prepare and present egg and cheese dishes in the hospitality industry |
| 64 | 1 | US | Int | 2 | Perform calculations for the workplace |
| Total: | 17 |
Level 2 Hospitality
Course Title: Automotive Engineering- Trades
Course NCEA Level(s): 2
Course Code: HOS203
Course Aim and Description:
A section of the course and achievable credits take place at the MIT Hospitality Kitchens. Students have to show a level of maturity and independence when representing the school at MIT learning the basic culinary skills. In this course the students will be able to:
- Practice food safety methods in a food business.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of contamination hazards and control methods
- Prepare fruit, vegetables, salads and preparation of sandwiches in a commercial kitchen.
- Handle and maintain quality kitchen knives.
- Prepare and plan nutritious food for your family.
Course Details:
| Standards
Offered |
Level | AS / US | Int /
Ext |
Credit Value | Title of Standard |
| 167 | 2 | US | Int | 4 | Practise food safety methods in food business |
| 13284 | 2 | US | Int | 2 | Clean food production areas and equipment |
| 13280 | 2 | US | Int | 2 | Prepare fruit and vegetable cuts |
| 13283 | 2 | US | Int | 2 | Prepare and present salads for service |
| 13285 | 2 | US | Int | 2 | Handle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchen |
| 1328 | 2 | US | Int | 2 | Prepare and present basic sandwiches for service |
| 91299 | 2 | AS | Int | 5 | Analyse issues related to to the provision of food for people with specific food needs. |
| Total: | 19 |
Level 3 Hospitality
Course Title: Automotive Engineering- Trades
Course NCEA Level(s): 3
Course Code: HOS303
Course Aim and Description:
A section of the course and achievable credits take place at the MIT Hospitality Kitchens. Students have to show a level of maturity and independence when representing the school at MIT learning the basic culinary skills. In this course the students will be able to:
- Prepare and cook pasta dishes
- Prepare and cook egg dishes
- Prepare and cook hot desserts in a commercial kitchen.
- Prepare and cook basic pastry dishes
- Prepare and bake basic cakes, sponges, and scones in a commercial kitchen
Course Details:
| Standards
Offered |
Level | AS / US | Int /
Ext |
Credit Value | Title of Standard |
| 13316 | 3 | US | Int | 3 | Prepare and cook basic pasta dishes in a commercial kitchen |
| 13314 | 3 | US | Int | 4 | Prepare and cook egg dishes in a commercial kitchen |
| 13310 | 3 | US | Int | 5 | Prepare and produce basic hot and cold dessert items in a commercial kitchen |
| 13322 | 3 | US | Int | 4 | Prepare and cook basic pastry dishes in a commercial kitchen |
| 13325 | 3 | US | Int | 4 | Prepare and bake basic cakes, sponges and scones in a commercial kitchen |
| Total: | 20 |
Carpentry and Furniture
Level 1 Carpentry and Furniture
Course Title: Carpentry and Furniture
Course NCEA Level(s): 1
Course Code: CYF103
Course Aim and Description:
In this course you build on the skills studied in Y10 and develop a level of independence that encourages you to make judgments about Carpentry and Furniture projects.
The Learning areas are:-
- The focus is on safety and combines theory of tools in practical projects. You will learn sound woodworking principles, work ethics, teamwork, and workshop behavior. The main outcome is a piece of quality furniture, developed to address a brief.
- -You again incorporate safety into the manufacture of a practical project, applying joints and fastenings in the manufacture of a second product.
Course Details:
| Standards
Offered |
Level | AS / US | Int /
Ext |
Credit Value | Title of Standard |
| 24352 | 1 | US | Int | 2 | Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in the construction of a BCATS project |
| 24356 | 1 | US | Int | 8 | Apply elementary workshop procedures and processes for BCATS projects |
| 25920 | 1 | US | Int | 3 | Use Joints for BCATS projects |
| 90157 | 1 | AS | Int | 6 | Implement basic procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product. |
| Total: | 19 |
Level 2 Carpentry and Furniture
Course Title: Carpentry and Furniture
Course NCEA Level(s): 2
Course Code: CYF203
Course Aim and Description:
In this course you build on the skills studied at Level 1 and develop a level of independence that encourages you to make judgments about Carpentry and Furniture projects. You will learn the skills required for you to follow a career in any of the wood based trades, for example, carpenter or cabinetmaker. You will be assessed on your practical skills, and by assignments and tests. The main areas of study are:-
- Producing high quality furniture items to specification. (Minimum 2 pieces of furniture)
- Following safety rules and sketching carpentry projects.
Course Details:
| Standards
Offered |
Level | AS / US | Int /
Ext |
Credit Value | Title of Standard |
| 24354 | 2 | US | Int | 4 | Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in a BCATS workplace |
| 12932 | 2 | US | Int | 6 | Construct timber garden furniture
and items of basic construction equipment as a BCATS project |
| 12927 | 2 | US | Int | 6 | Use identify, select, use and maintain hand tools used for BCATS projects |
| Total: | 16 | ||||
Trades
Level 2 Trades Academy
Course Title: Trades Academy
Course NCEA Level(s): 2
Course Code: TRA203
Course Aim and Description:
In this course you will be earning credits towards 2 Vocational Pathways
It covers skills in communication, literacy, maths, quality standards, workshop procedures, freehand sketching, job specifications, health and safety, materials knowledge (including timber, metal), and hand tools, power tools, and fixed machinery.
Students will also be working towards a Site Safe qualification.
Students who take this course can only take English and Maths as their other two options. Students will be in the construction class for three or two hour blocks each day.
Course Details:
| Standards
Offered |
Level | AS / US | Int /
Ext |
Credit Value | Title of Standard |
| 24354, 24357, 24358, 24350, 12927 | 2 | US | Int | 22 | Six compulsory standards that cover; safety, Communications, planning, hand & power tools |
| TBC | 2 | US | Int | TBC | Further construction standards will be offered that reflect projects to be completed |
| TBC | 2 | US | Int | TBC | Other standards to be determined by projects |
| Youth Employability Passport | |||||
| Work Placement 1 day a week | |||||
| MIT 1 day a week | |||||
| Total: | 40+ | ||||
Level 3 Trades Academy
Course Title: Trades Academy
Course NCEA Level(s): 3
Course Code: TRA303
Course Aim and Description:
A section of the course and achievable credits take place at the MIT Building School. Students have to show a level of maturity and independence when representing the school at MIT learning the basic skills.
Students will then be provided an opportunity to collect another third of their credits either at SEHC or again at MIT in the fields of either Engineering, Welding, Plumbing, Electrical, Refrigeration or any other domain offered by MIT at Level 3 in 2017.
Course Details:
| Standards
Offered |
Level | AS / US | Int /
Ext |
Credit Value | Title of Standard |
| Students will attend MIT 2 days a week and achieve the Construction and Infrastructure credits available. | |||||
| Students will attend SEHC 2 days a week and be offered a variety of unit standards to enhance the above curriculum OR they may be offered 2 further days at MIT | |||||
| Students will attend a work placement ONE day a week with an employer. | |||||
| Total: | ? | ||||