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NCEA Level 2 Creative Technologies – Textiles
Level 2
Number of Credits: up to 24

Entry Recommendations: Open entry. NCEA Level 1 Materials Technology is an advantage. Students who have completed the Level 1 course will have priority entry.

Course Outline: The Level 2 Materials Technology course addresses the requirements of the technology achievement standards through two projects – Keep Me Warm and WOW.

In the “Keep Me Warm” project students build on knowledge gained in Year 11 in:

  • 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.

AS 91354
Undertake brief development to address an issue
4 Credits
 
Portfolio
Assessment Period - Term 2, Week 7
AS 91358
Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports risk management
4 Credits
 
Report
Assessment Period - Term 4, Week 3
AS 91356
Develop a conceptual design for an outcome
6 Credits
 
Portfolio
Assessment Period - Term 3, Week 9
AS 91357
Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype
6 Credits
 
Portfolio
Assessment Period - Term 2, Week 7
Level 2 Creative Technologies – Textiles