Whangarei Girls’ High School

Level 2 Academy - Product and Design

Course Description

This course provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the workshop to complete a range of projects. These projects include making a waka ama paddle, a furniture unit with drawers and doors and a dining table with bench seats. Students will gain experience working with a wide range of tools, including MIG welding. Students will also complete a first aid course and workplace health and safety.

This course takes up two option lines; you are also required to select either 2ENG or 2ENT alongside this academy.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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Taking responsibility for professional growth - through active listening, seeking clarification and understanding when needed.	Develop competencies in workshop and machine safety.
Managing resources to create the projects to complete the industry standards.	Use time management strategies to ensure students can manage resources, support and materials.
Demonstrates responsibility to complete the requirements for the Industry Based Standards.	Workplace visits and trade specific events to explore a range trade careers.
Use workshop technologies in the design & manufacturing of a solution.

Year Levels/Departments:

Academy, Careers, Seniors

Resources Required

All material is provided for this programme