Junior Technology

TECHNOLOGY BLOCK SAFETY

We have practical classes operating in the Technology Block. In many of our senior classes the goal is to deliver industrial qualifications to the students. This means that students need to be aware of, and comply with, safety requirements. I am concerned that many of the students are presenting inappropriately dressed. The school does have available safety glasses and ear muffs for use in the workshop, but students need to attend wearing sturdy, fully-enclosed footwear. Loose-fitting clothing, loose long hair, hanging jewellery or taonga are a potential hazard, (especially around machinery) and need to be removed or secured. Long shorts or trousers are the most appropriate clothing for a workshop. Teachers have the authority to exclude students from the class who are unsafely dressed or those that conduct themselves in an unsafe matter, or to not allow them to do practical work. Parents, please support these important programmes by ensuring that your young person is appropriately dressed for their course of study.

Principal

Year 9 Digital Technologies (DIT) and Year 9 Technology (TEC) are part of the Year 9 "Taster" cycles which give students a "taste" of what is involved in some of the options offered in Year 10. The majority of these tasters run in six weeks rotation cycles. The other subjects are Art, Drama and Music. Other Year 9 "taster" subjects, such as Māori Performing Arts, Te Reo Māori, German, Health, are half-year rotations. A "Taster" report is generated usually mid-November which indicates to the students and the parents/caregivers whether the student would be recommended to take these subjects for Year 10 or in the future. Health appears on the mid-year reports.

Course Overview:
This is a fun and sometimes challenging introduction to Digital Technology. Students will be taught to code and solve problems in 2D and 3D using Scratch V3 and the Minecraft EDU platform.. The course will give students a good background in Digital Technology that can be used at year 10 and beyond. There will be opportunities for students to take part in group work, where they can form teams to negotiate about decisions, share resources and present and reflect on their work. By the end of the rotation, students will be able to create a simple 2D game in Scratch and a more complex 3D Digital story in Minecraft.

This taster course has been specifically designed to give all students a basic introduction to the exciting world of Digital Technologies. There are no entry requirements other than a willingness to try new things in a fun and challenging environment.

Course Code: 9DIT

Course Content:
This a seven week short taster course where students will develop an understanding of:

Planning, designing, creating, testing and evaluating
Creating computer game code in Scratch
Creating Digital stories in Minecraft Education
Understanding how computers work (theory and practical)
Literacy and numeracy.

Course Overview:
Students will learn about safety in the woodwork shop, and how to use a variety of woodworking hand tools safely. The names of the tools and the processes they are used for. Students will develop their practical skill levels by constructing various practical projects. This is a six month course, students will have the opportunity to take Construction in Terms 1 and 2 or in Terms 3 and 4.

Course Code:
10CON

Content:
This a half-semester course, where both theory and practical lessons are taught. Students will learn:

Tool handling
Sketching/cutting lists
Measurement
Practical construction processes
Finishing processes.

Course Overview:
Students learn to use design skills such as drawing, sketching, modelling, to create a product using the laster cutter and engraving machine. Students will also be introduced to computer programmes (Laser works, Fusion 360) to enhance their possible careers in all facets of Design; Product Design, Spatial Design, Interior Design, Landscape design, Architecture and Engineering Textiles, and Fashion Design.

Course Code:
10LDS

Content:
This is a half-semester course.

Brief development
Conceputal designs
Design and Visual Communcation skills
Laser cutting and engraving
Literacy for developing language skills for NCEA.

Course Overview:
Students design, model and produce a product from a brief. They learn to communicate design ideas, and cover the technology design process, computer modelling, freehand and technical drawing and prototype production.

Course Code:
10TDS

Content:
This is a half-semester course where will learn:

Brief development
Conceptual designs
Design and Visual Communication skills
Laser cutting and engraving
3D printing
CAD program-Fusion 360
Literacy for developing language skills for NCEA.

Course Overview:
Students will be given a two-term intensive course building on skills and knowledge from Year Nine. After an initial discussion with the Teacher in Charge, an individualised programme of study will be created. Students will be taught about computer hardware and software, game theory and coding, website design and a team-based project decided upon by the students. This course is a mix of theory and practical applications. A major focus will be given to preparing students for Year 11 and beyond.

Course Code:
10DIT

Content:
The is a half-semester course and students will learn:

Planning, designing, creating, testing nad evaluating
Creating computer game code in Scratch
Creating Digital stories in Minecraft EDU
Creating apps using the MIT App creation software
Creating websites using Wordpress and Notepad++
Understanding how computers work (theory and practical)
Lego robotics
Literacy and numeracy.

Course Overview:
Students complete a number of projects which will involve the use of particular tools and machinery. This will reinforce the importance of basic mathematical measurement skills and science to enable them to understand metal structures and welding processes.

Course Code:
10MEC

Content:

How to use a number of tools and techniques; welding, lathes, guillotine, band-saws, drill press, battery
Use precision tools for measuring
Engineering processes are encouraged to create projects that are authentic and unique
Literacy is an important part of this course.
Both theory and practical lessons are taught.

(There may be a small fee for this course).

Course Overview:
Students will work towards gaining five credits in this hospitality course, where they will learn about knife care, boiling and baking. Students are expected to clean and be responsible for their working area.

The Level 1 Unit Standards are:
US15895 05: Demonstrate knowledge of boiling and baking in the commercial catering industry (3 credits)
US21059 04: Demonstrte knowledge of knife care, use, storage, and carrying for the hospitality industry (2 credits)

Course Code:
10HOS

Content:
This is a half-semester course and both theory and practical lessons are taught. They will learn about:

Health and Safety
Knife care and safety
Preparing, cooking and presenting food
Literacy/cotextual laguage.

Course Overview:
Students will design, build and programme an autonomous robot to complete a varied terrain race course. They will learn the basics of servo and motor control using programmable circuit boards. Using Computer Aided Design (CAD), the laser cutter and the 3D printer, they will create the parts of their robot.

Course Code:
10MTR

Content:
This is a half-semester course.

Literacy
3D printing
Laser cutter and engraver
Electronics