Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Sandes
Students will develop a range of different skills and have access to state-of-the-art equipment including innovative design software, laser cutter, computer-guided embroidery, high-precision cricut cutting machine, photo-sensitive multi-layered screen printing, and industrial quality sewing machines. They will work in a variety of contexts including:
Further courses are available in Years 11, 12 and 13. There are career opportunities in all fields of clothing and related industries for example, Apparel and Textile design, Interior design or in the Technology Industry through product development and project management.
*No prior experience required
This is a Year 10 optional course.
NCEA Level 1 Textiles Technology
Career PathwaysDiversional Therapist, Artist, Tailor/Dressmaker, Print Finisher, Textile Process Operator, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Conservator, Curator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Engineering Machinist, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Market Research Analyst, Printer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Secondary School Teacher, Garment Technician
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA $40.00 fee to cover items that the schools provides; black and white tread, zips, inks, dyes, applied design media, calico for samples, interfacing. In addition, students will be required to purchase their own fabric to make a hoodie and some basic sewing equipment.