Technology (Hangarau)

Kaua e rangiruatia te hāpai o te hoe; E kore tō tātou waka e ū ki uta.

Don't paddle out of unison; our canoe will never reach the shore.

1DTG - Level 1 Digital Technology

Digital Technologies is the start of developing problem solving and design skills to help you in any career. Learn the fundamentals of web design and programming to help kickstart your digital career.

Pick an area of DTG you are passionate about to take a deep dive into designing an outcome of your choice.

Credits: 10 Internal Credits and 5 External Credits

Leads to: Level 2 Digital Technology

Approx cost: $10 (Adobe Suite)

Contact: Megan Evans (me@darfield.school.nz)

1FDT - Level 1 Food Technology

A hands-on, creative subject that encourages ākonga to explore the three strands of technology through the design and creation of fit-for-purpose outcomes. 

Credits: 12 Internal Credits and 4 External Credits

Leads to: Level 2 Food Technology

Approx cost: $90

Contact: Rene Boshoff (rb@darfield.school.nz)

1FDH - Level 1 Food Technology with Hospitality

A practical LEVEL 1 course that utilises using Hospitality Unit Standards with up to 21 Credits. Students will prepare and cook food items during most lessons.

There are two sections to the course:

Section 1: Hospitality Career Pathways; Cookery of Meat, Fruits, and Vegetables, and Egg and Cheese Dish Food; Sauces and Soups; Cake Sponge and Scones and Knives

Section 2: Hot Finger Food; Sauces and Soups; Cake, Sponge and Scones and Knives

Credits: Up to 21 Internal credits (Unit Standards)

Approx cost: TBC

Contact: Nathan Sandes (nn@darfield.school.nz)

1MEC - Level 1 Mechanical Technology

This is a Level 1 Achievement Standard course with a focus on construction in the engineering workshop. The theme will be some form of storage that the student will design to suit a stakeholder’s wishes.

Credits: 16 credits

Leads to: Level 2 and 3 Construction Mechanical Technologies and Mechanical Trades

Approx cost: $65 (there may be an additional charge for projects).

Contact: Peter Finnigan (pf@darfield.school.nz)

1CON - Level 1 Construction Technology

This course is to encourage students to design and construct their own project in the context of a workshop. The student will learn to use appropriate materials in a safe manner. This course is open but prior knowledge in design and construction would be helpful.

Credits: 17 BCITO Unit standards.

Leads to: This could help lead to a trade career or design opportunities in the future.

Approx cost: Approx. cost $100.00 depending on the project and related costs.

Contact: Brent Agnew (ba@darfield.school.nz)

2DTG - Level 2 Digital Technology

Digital Technologies in Year 12 is the next step from Digital Technologies in Year 11. This course focuses more on the front end of the development of digital outcomes. You will find a client to create a website for and further develop your design skills to create a more functional website.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your conceptual design skills by creating a character for an online game. Taking into account stakeholders and end users.

Credits: 13 Internal Credits and 3 External Credits

Leads to: Level 3 Digital Technology

Approx cost: $10 (Adobe Suite)

Contact: Megan Evans (me@darfield.school.nz)

2COP - Level 2 Computer Programming

Computer Programming is the next step up from Digital Technologies in Year 11 if your passion is developing programs and may be looking at a career as a software developer or engineer.

This course goes deeper into Python programming to give you a greater understanding. You will also explore prototyping to test whether an idea will make a viable outcome. Lastly, you will explore your passion and create a digital outcome of your choice, this is your chance to follow your passion!

Credits: 16 Internal Credits and 3 External Credits

Leads to: Level 3 Computer Programming

Approx cost: free (optional Adobe Suite for $10)

Contact: Megan Evans (me@darfield.school.nz)

2MEC - Level 2 Mechanical Engineering Technology

The course represents a set of foundation skills for mechanical engineering and related trades. Technology Achievement Standards are also offered for those students wishing to study Technology at Level 3 and in higher education. The credits can be used for the first stages of an apprenticeship or the basis for a pre-trade course at a tertiary college.

Credits: 10 Internal Credits and 4 External Credits.

Leads to: Technology Achievement Standards at Level 2 can carry Merit and Excellence endorsements and qualify for University Entrance.

Approx cost: 

• $20: Clearfile and Assessment Sheets.
• $55: Consumables.

Plus individual project materials cost.

Contact: Peter Finnigan (pf@darfield.school.nz)

2CON - Level 2 Construction Technology

This is a level 2 course with a focus on construction in the wood workshop. The theme will be outdoor furniture that the student can design to suite, a theme of their choice.

Credits: 24 level 2 practical Industry standards through BCITO

Leads to: 

• Level 3 construction course

• Building Construction & Allied Trades

• Electrical Engineering and plumbing

Approx cost: The cost will vary depending on the project being made. The average cost comes in at around $100

Contact: Brent Agnew (ba@darfield.school.nz)

2HEC - Level 2 Food Technology with Hospitality

A hands-on, creative subject that encourages ākonga to explore the three strands of technology through the design and creation of fit-for-purpose outcomes. 

Credits: 12 Internal Credits and 4 External Credits.

Leads to: Level 3 Food and Nutrition 

Approx cost: $90

Contact: Rene Boshoff (rb@darfield.school.nz)

3DTG - Level 3 Digital Technologies

Digital Technologies in Level 3 is the next step from Digital Technologies in Level 2. This course focuses more on the front end of the development of digital outcomes. You will create a responsive website for a client of your choosing.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your conceptual design skills by creating a concept for a topic of your choice. You can choose whether to further that concept into reality with the Digital Technologies outcome standard or create something else you feel passionate about.

Credits: 18 Internal Credits and 3 External Credits.

Design Methodologies and Develop a DTG Outcome are completed in conjunction with 3COP

Approx cost: $10 (Adobe Suite)

Contact: Megan Evans (me@darfield.school.nz)

3COP - Level 3 Computer Programming

Computer Programming is the next step if your passion is developing programs and may be looking at a career as a software developer or engineer.

This course looks at rounding out your programming knowledge by diving into the world of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). You further develop your prototyping skills. You can choose whether to further that concept into reality with the Digital Technologies outcome standard or create something else you feel passionate about.

Credits: 18 Internal Credits and 3 External Credits.

Design Methodologies and Develop a DTG Outcome standards are completed in conjunction with 13DTG.

Approx cost: free (optional Adobe Suite for $10)

Contact: Megan Evans (me@darfield.school.nz)

3HEC - Level 3 Food and Nutrition

A hands-on, creative subject that encourages ākonga to explore the three strands of technology through the design and creation of fit-for-purpose outcomes. 

Credits: 12 Internal credits and 4 External

Leads to: This course is University Approved 

Approx cost: $90

Contact: Rene Boshoff (rb@darfield.school.nz)

3MEC - Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

This course is designed to develop students’ technological knowledge in preparation for further study or University Entrance. Students will focus on the rapid development of design ideas using computer-aided design, programmable microprocessors, and advanced workshop skills.

Credits: 10 - 14 Internal Credits and 4 External Credits.

Leads to: University Approved. Tertiary study in Engineering/Design/ Technology.

Approx cost: Assessment sheets and consumables. $75 plus project materials. 

Contact: Peter Finnigan (pf@darfield.school.nz)

BCITO Level 3 Building Academy

The BCITO Level 3 Building Academy is geared towards the development of young allied tradespeople in their final year of secondary education by preparing them for the expectations of starting work in the construction industry as apprentices.

Features:

• BCATS Level 3 = 25 credits

• Industry certificates/tickets

• 10 x weeks Gateway work experience

• Industry site visits

• Stage 3 Practical Projects

• By application only and selection process

• Investment = $150 per student, includes full PPE, coursework gear, and industry certificates

If you would like to be considered for the 2024 intake please send a brief expression of interest, by email, to both Brent Agnew and Shelly Boyes by the 30th of August.

QUERIES: See Brent Agnew (Lead Tutor) (ba@darfield.school.nz)