Year 10 Multi Materials Technology

The Materials Technology course incorporates both design and practical elements and is open to all students. It provides the opportunity to develop a broad knowledge in material use, techniques and skills in all workshop areas.

Students taking this course will design and manufacture several projects using a variety of materials including wood, metal and acrylic. In addition to using traditional tools and machinery there will also be a focus on implementing new technologies at this level to prepare students for NCEA. These include CAD/CAM, CNC routing, CNC Plasma, laser cutting and 3D printing.

Materials Technology aims to give the student an appreciation of design and a broad skills base. This subject leads on to a variety of University Entrance and/or Vocational courses involving design, materials and manufacturing in Years11, 12 and 13. 

This is a Year 10 optional course.