The following courses are available for study in 2024

Graphics is assessed under the category Design and Visual Communication. (DVC)

Design Technology:   11Wte (Wood)   11Ete (Engineering)

Course Description: The emphasis in both courses is on practical skills and design principles. The aim is to cater for students who are keen to follow a career in either the wood or engineering industries, designing and constructing prototypes.

 *Students can only study 1 of Cul/Wte/Ete*

Recommended Entry Criteria: 10 Materials Technology (10Tmx or 10Twx) and a proven safety record.

Qualifications to be gained: Level 1 (BCITO and ITO) Unit Standards credits and other national certificates.

Next step: Any of the following - 12Dte, 12Fur, 12Aut, 12Bac, 12Cbc

Contact Person: Mr McIntosh for Wte, Mr Mehlhopt for Ete

DVC:   11Dvc   Full Year

Course Description: In Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) students will present two design folios centred around Architecture and Product Design. Students are expected to use visual communication techniques, alongside researching existing designs, and developing a range of solutions. Facilities are available to work in Computer Aided Design.

Recommended Entry Criteria: 10Dvc or 10 Dvx

Qualifications to be gained: Level 1 Achievement Standards

Next step: 12Dvc

Contact Person: Mr McIntosh

Automotive Engineering:   12Aut   Full Year

Course Description: This course is designed for students with a keen interest in seeking qualifications in the pre-apprenticeship Automotive Engineering Industrial course. The course has been approved by the Motor Industry Trades Organisation.

Recommended Entry Criteria: minimum of 15 credits from 11Ete or 11Wte

Qualifications to be gained: Industry based Unit Standards. An offsite welding course worth 8 credits.

UE Literacy: No

Next step: Ara or SIT courses or 13Aut

Contact Person: Mr McIntosh or Mr Mehlhopt

Building Construction Course: 12Bac Full Year

Course Description: This course is designed for students who will study Level 2 BCATS Unit Standards. The emphasis on this course is on developing Formal Drawing, Applied Mathematics and Practical Building skills. These skills will provide a solid foundation for boys entering the building industry.

This course will be dependent on staff availability.

Recommended Entry Criteria: A keen interest in the Building trade and an interview with Mr McIntosh.

Qualifications to be gained: Level 2 BCAT's Carpentry Unit Standards

UE Literacy: No

Restrictions: Nil

Next step: 13 BAC or aTrades Apprenticeship

Contact Person: Mr McIntosh or Mr Fraser

Design Technology:   12Dte   Full Year

Course Description: This year students will extend skills studied in 11Wte or 11Ete, while developing examinable knowledge of multi-materials and tools required. An off-site welding course is also offered in this course.

Recommended Entry Criteria: minimum of 15 credits from 11Wte or 11Ete

Qualifications to be gained: Level 2 Unit Standards credits

UE Literacy: No

Next step: Any of the following – 13 Dtw, 13Dte, 13Aut or Ara or SIT courses

Contact Person: Mr McIntosh or Mr Mehlhopt

DVC (Graphics):   12Dvc   Full Year

Course Description: (Design and Visual Communication). This year students will present a design folio centred around Spatial/Architectural design. The project will be a combination of sketching and/or computer-generated images, and formal drawings. Students are expected to use visual communication techniques, alongside researching existing designs and developing a range of solutions that are fit for displaying in a visual context.

Recommended Entry Criteria: minimum of 14 credits from 11Dvc

UE Literacy: No

Qualifications to be gained: Level 2 Achievement Standards

Next step: 13Dvc

Contact Person: Mr McIntosh

Building Construction Course: 13Bac Full Year

Course Description: This course is designed for students who will study Level 3 BCITO Unit Standards. The emphasis on this course is on developing practical building skills and knowledge to provide a solid foundation for the building industry based apprenticeships. This course counts as a single subject.

This course will be dependent on staff availability.

Recommended Entry Criteria: This is a limited entry course. Minimum 18 credits from 12 Bac or 12Blc, or STP construction course. Others may be accepted depending on skills and an interview. Students must have completed Level 2 BCITO Unit Standards in order to be accepted into this course.

Qualifications to be gained: Level 3 BCITO Carpentry Unit Standards

UE Literacy: No

UE Approved: No

Restrictions: Nil

Next step: Trades Apprenticeship

Contact Person: Mr McIntosh or Mr Fraser

Design Technology:   13Dte   Full Year

Course Description: Students at this level are encouraged to design their own course and select relevant Unit Standards to be assessed by. The aim is to extend and further develop Level 2 skills using the MaP system (Manufacturing pathways skills for tertiary institutions) which includes fabrication of components, machining operations, drawing as well as pattern making. An off-site welding course is also offered in this course.

Recommended Entry Criteria: minimum of 15 credits from 12Aut, 12 Bac, 12Dte, 12Ete or 12Fur and a proven safety record.

Qualifications to be gained: Level 3 Unit Standards credits

UE Literacy: No

UE Approved: No

Contact Person: Mr McIntosh or Mr Melhlopt

Design Technology:   13 Dtw   Full Year

Course Description: Students at this level are encouraged to design their own course and select relevant Unit Standards to be assessed by. The aim is to extend and further develop Level 2 skills.

Recommended Entry Criteria: minimum of 15 credits from 12Aut, 12Bac, 12Dte, 12Ete or 12 Fur and a proven safety record.

Qualifications to be gained: Level 3 Unit Standard credits

UE Literacy: No

UE Approved: No

Contact Person: Mr McIntosh

DVC (Graphics):   13Dvc   Full Year

Course Description: (Design and Visual Communication). This year students will present a design folio centred around architecture or product design, with students having the ability to choose their preferred line of study and drawing method/s. Students initiate design ideas through an inspiration and are then expected to use visual communication strategies (including 2D and 3D modes) that support the integration and re-generation of ideas. Students are expected to support their design through existing designs, design eras or movements. Work completed will be of a suitable nature so that it can be visually displayed.

Recommended Entry Criteria: minimum of 14 credits from 12Dvc

Qualifications to be gained: Level 3 Achievement Standards

UE Literacy: No

UE Approved: Yes

Contact Person: Mr McIntosh