Waitakere College

Accounting 101

Course Description: Accounting enhances financial literacy enabling students to develop the knowledge and skills to manage financial affairs of individuals, community organisations and sole proprietors. Students will gain tools that allow them to make real life financial decisions and prepare and communicate financial information to a wide range of users. Related careers: Accounting Technician, Accounts Clerk, Financial Controller. Transferable skills: Ability to follow a process in detail, check accuracy and prepare statements for individuals.

Accounting 201

Course Description: At this level, Accounting builds on investigating systems and using the online software Xero to process data. It continues to focus more closely on analysing, interpreting and communicating financial information to a wide range of users, this includes the investigation of both inventory and accounts receivable subsystems. Related career: Accounting Technician, Accounts Clerk and Accounts Manager. Transferable skills: Ability to follow and understand a process and up an analysis of findings.

Accounting 301

Course Description: Accounting Level 3 builds on the concepts of Partnership’s financial records and interpreting an annual report. Students will analyse a company’s financial records and communicate their findings. It is an in-depth process and requires students to complete their own research. The course is strongly recommended if students intend to pursue a Commerce qualification at tertiary level. Related career: Accounting Technician, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Manager and Banking Transferable skills: Ability to apply concepts in different situations within a financial context, detailed report writing and research and analysis.

Business Studies 101

Course Description: Business Studies creatively explores how small business enterprise works. Students will develop their understanding of business theory and have the opportunity to practise this knowledge by carrying out a business activity on Market Day. This course enables students to make informed decisions about business matters, work well within a team environment and develop an entrepreneurial mind set. Related careers: Self-employed Business Owner, Human Recruitment Officer, Retail Manager. Transferable skills: Ability to apply business concepts to real life scenarios within a business context, problem solving and group work.

Business Studies 201

Course Description: Business Studies Level 2 builds on the concept of writing and implementing a business plan. The focus is on creating, carrying out and refining a business activity with a sustainable community context and then selling this product/service in Term 2 and 3. The course runs alongside Young Enterprise Scheme, competing against other schools in numerous challenges including presenting your business idea to a panel of judges. Related careers: Self-employed Business Owner, Human Recruitment Officer, Business Manager/management, Marketing Director Transferable skills: Ability to collect relevant primary and secondary data for analysis and write an informed business plan, complete a review and refine a plan.

Business Studies 301

Course Description: Business Studies Level 3 challenges students to think big. The focus is on creating a product/service that is innovative and sustainable to sell in Term 2 and 3. The course runs alongside Young Enterprise Scheme competing against other schools in numerous challenges including presenting your business idea to a panel of judges. Related careers: Self-employed Business Owner, Market Analyst. Transferable skills: Ability to plan and manage a project within a business context, time management and communication skills.

English 101: Humanities English

Course Description: Are you interested in social justice, people and our world? This is the course for you. This course will explore humanity and social justice through the skills of English. Related careers: An important basis for study in all subjects and future options. Transferable skills: English skills are applicable and essential to any future pathway.

English 101: Futures English

Course Description: Are you interested in science fiction, technology, artificial intelligence and how our world may change in the future? Related careers and transferable skills: An important basis for study in all subjects and future pathways.

English 101: Visual English

Course Description: We live in a visual world where we communicate through TV, film and internet. This course will focus on these mediums whilst working on the skills of English. Related careers and transferable skills: An important basis for study in all subjects and future pathways.

Communications English 102

Course Description: Are you interested in furthering your skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking? Themes will change each term. Related careers and transferable skills: An important basis for study in all subjects and future pathways.

Communications English 202

Course Description: Skills in this course prepare students for communication in the workplace. Skills include reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing. Related careers and transferable skills: An important basis for study in all subjects and future pathways.

English 201

Course Description: This course is for students who are likely to continue English at Level 3, and who are keen to gain their UE Literacy credits through English. The course theme will be decided with the teacher. Transferable skills: Formal and transactional writing, Analysis and deconstruction of sophisticated text, Speaking skills, Reading skills.

English 202

Course Description: This course is for Year 12 and 13 students who need some Level 2 English achievement standard credits, but not a full academic programme. The course theme will be co-constructed with the teacher. The course is likely to focus on individual pathways. Transferable skills: Formal and transactional writing, Analysis and deconstruction of sophisticated text, Speaking skills, Reading skills.

English University Entrance

Course Description: This course is for Year 13 students who need further credits to gain University Entrance. The course will focus on individual pathways. Transferable skills: Formal and transactional writing, analysis and deconstruction of sophisticated text, speaking skills, reading skills.

English 301

Course Description: This course is for students wishing to continue with English at university. Related careers: A foundation for all academic study and vocations Transferable skills: Reading, writing, speaking, listening, analytical thinking

ESOL English 103

Course Description: The course is for Year 11 English language learners who need to improve practical English language skills. The course aims to increase vocabulary, improve reading skills for reading practical texts, develop skills for writing formal letters, procedures and a CV, improve listening skills and give practise in communicating practical knowledge and ideas in appropriate ways. Transferable skills: Communicating with others, working with others, planning and organising.

ESOL English Writing 103

Course Description: The course is for Year 11 English language learners who need to improve academic English language skills in order to achieve in other learning areas. The course aims to increase academic vocabulary, improve critical reading skills, develop writing skills across a number of different text types, improve listening skills and give practise in communicating knowledge and ideas in appropriate ways. Transferable skills: Communicating with others, working with others, planning and organising.

English for Academic Achievement

Course Description: For Year 11-13 English language learners needing to improve academic English language skills for University Entrance. This multilevel course aims to increase academic vocabulary, improve critical reading skills, develop academic writing skills and speech presentation skills. This course provides a pathway to achieving Level 4 University Entrance EAP Standards Transferable skills: Communicating with others, working with others, planning and organising.

Financial Management 203

Course Description: This course has a focus on managing finances. Students who do well have the possibility of progressing to a Level 3 course. Topics include: Budgeting, insurance, tax and banking.

Financial Management 303

Course Description: This course has a focus on managing money and finances. Related careers: An important basis for study in many subjects and future careers options Transferable skills: Maths skills are applicable to many future pathways

Health 101

Course Description: A study of various skills related to wellbeing. This course looks at how to promote positive sexuality, the importance of interpersonal skills in relationships, strategies to deal with major change and recognising eating patterns across a range of age groups. Related careers: Beautician, Nurse Aide, Massage therapist, First Aid instructor, Community worker. Transferable skills: Positive, assertive interpersonal skills, demonstrating & promoting positive sexuality, resilience

Health 201

Course Description: A study of various health related issues that impact on our wellbeing. There will be a focus on understanding and building resilience, investigating messages about sexuality and how situations of bullying, discrimination or sexual harassment can put a person’s safety at risk. You will be expected to implement a health promotion initiative to improve the wellbeing of the school. Related careers: Natural Health Therapist, Hospital Orderly, Social Worker, Counselling, Medicine, Sport, Community Health Worker. Transferable skills: Interpersonal skills, personal and social responsibility. Research skills.

Sport 103

Course Description: This course introduces students to safety in the outdoors, investigates the roles of interpersonal skills in the effective functioning of a group, and has practical assessment. Students in this course also implement a sporting activity to get other students involved in sport. Related careers: Health, Sport and Recreation Careers, Coaching, Fitness industry, Teaching and Officiating. Transferable skills: Understand workings of human body, ways to improve physical performance. Positive group interaction and leadership.

Sport 203

Course Description: This course investigates risk management in the outdoors and the development of socially responsible behaviours. It introduces students to the sociology of sport, and has a practical assessment. Related careers: Health, Sport and Recreation Careers, Coaching, Fitness industry, Teaching and Officiating. Transferable skills: Understand workings of human body, ways to improve physical performance. Positive group interaction and leadership

Sport 303

Course Description: This course offers the Certificate in Sports Studies through MIT Polytech. The course is held at Waitakere College but students achieve an MIT and national certificate at level 3. Related careers: Health, Sport and Recreation Careers, Coaching, Fitness industry, Teaching and Officiating. Transferable skills: Leadership, event management, coaching, positive group interaction.

Physical Education 101

Course Description: This course introduces students to biophysical principles and uses them to improve physical performance and teach safety in the outdoors. It investigates the roles of interpersonal skills in effective functioning of a group and there is a practical assessment. Related careers: Physiotherapy, Sport Management, Coaching, Adventure Tourism, Health related careers, Fitness Industry, Training. Transferable skills: Understand the workings of the human body, ways to improve physical performance. Problem solving skills.

Physical Education 201

Course Description: This course investigates the use of biophysical principles and their role in the learning of physical skills. The course also investigates risk management in the outdoors and the application of social responsibility during physical activity. There is also a practical assessment. Related careers: Physiotherapy, Teaching, Sport Management, Coaching, Adventure Tourism, Outdoor Education, Health related careers, Fitness Industry, Training. Transferable skills: Understand the workings of the human body, ways to improve physical performance. Problem solving skills.

Physical Education 301

Course Description: This course is a study of the human body and making improvements in physical performance. It looks at biomechanical issues and biophysical principles. The course also looks at societal issues around sport and sporting events and teaches students how to bring about effective change in an issue they have discovered. Related careers: Physiotherapy, Teaching, Sport Management, Coaching, Adventure Tourism, Health related careers, Fitness, Training. Transferable skills: Understand the workings of the human body, ways to improve physical performance. Problem solving skills.

Classical Studies 201

Course Description: A study of the philosophy, literature and history of Ancient Greece and Rome. Topics: Homer’s Odyssey and Ancient Rome. Related careers: Lawyer, Detective, Business Analyst, Teacher, Archaeologist. Transferable skills: Ability to collect information, identify patterns, make connections and write a coherent argument.

Classical Studies 301

Course Description: A study of the philosophy, literature and history of Ancient Greece and Rome. Topics are selected from: Heroism, Socratic Philosophy, Alexander the Great and the battle of Thermopylae. Related careers: Lawyer, Detective, Business Analyst, Teacher, Archaeologist. Transferable skills: Ability to collect information, identify patterns, make connections and write a coherent argument.

Geography 101

Course Description: Geography is a study of natural environments and the environments that people create. Geography aims to help students see how people's activities affect natural environments, how natural processes affect people and how peoples’ diverse cultures can lead to social issues. Topics: Volcanism, 1886 Mount Tarawera eruption, Global warming, Skills Amazon Deforestation and Contemporary Issue. Related careers: Urban, transport planning, Community Development, Cartography, GIS Specialist, Climatologist, Environmental Management, Tourism, Marketing, Park Ranger, Landscape Architecture, Lawyer. Transferable skills: Collecting information, using detail to answer questions, drawing conclusions, identifying patterns and write a coherent argument.

Geography 201

Course Description: Geography is a study of natural environments and the environments that people create. Geography aims to help students see how people's activities affect natural environments, how natural processes affect people and how peoples’ diverse cultures can lead to social issues. Topics: Formation of Tongariro Volcanic Zone, urban pattern of Crime and Contemporary Issue. Related careers: Urban, transport planning, Community Development, Cartography, GIS Specialist, Climatologist, Environmental Management, Tourism, Marketing, Park Ranger, Landscape Architecture, Lawyer. Transferable skills: Collecting information, using detail to answer questions, drawing conclusions, identifying patterns and write a coherent argument.

History 101

Course Description: A study of Human Rights and the ways in which people seek change throughout the world. Topics covered are selected from: The 1981 Springbok Tour, WWII and the Holocaust, Black Civil Rights and the Dawn Raids Related careers: Lawyer, Business Analyst, Marketing, Teacher, Diplomat, Sociologist, Journalist. Transferable skills: Ability to collect information, identify patterns, understand different cultures, make connections, write a coherent argument.

History 301

Course Description: A study of the dramatic events which lead to national building and change, positive and negative, on a national and global scale. How were people’s lives affected in the process? Topics covered are selected from: A frontier of Chāos – New Zealand in the early contact period and Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge. Related careers: Lawyer, Business Analyst, Marketing, Teacher, Diplomat, Sociologist, Journalist. Transferable skills: Ability to collect information, identify patterns, understand different cultures, make connections, write a coherent argument.

Chinese 101

Course Description: This course develops students’ ability to communicate in everyday situations in Mandarin Chinese. The focus is on the skills to learn the language and appreciate different world views by exploring cultural connections. Topics centre on communicating personal opinions about students’ lives and their community. International exams are available to students such as DELF or International Australian Schools Exams. Related careers: Business, Hotel Reception, Travel Agent. Tour Guide, Waiter/Waitress, Contact Centre Worker. Transferable skills: Communicating with others, working with others, planning and organising, relating to other cultures.

French 101

Course Description: This course develops students’ ability to communicate in everyday situations in French. The focus is on the skills to learn the language and appreciate different world views by exploring cultural connections. Topics centre on communication in everyday situations, expressing opinions and describing NZ living. The course requires out of school activities such as Pétanque and French Film Festival. International exams are available to students such as DELF or International Australian Schools Exams. Related careers: Hotel Reception, Travel Agent. Tour Guide, Waiter/Waitress, Nanny/Child Carer, Contact Centre Worker. Transferable skills: Communicating with others, working with others, planning and organising, relating to other cultures.

French 201

Course Description: This course develops students’ ability to discuss social issues in simple situations. It builds students’ language learning abilities by focusing on intercultural communication and developing independent learning skills. Offered through Te Kura supported by the Languages Department. International exams are available to students such as DELF or International Australian Schools Exams. Related careers: Flight Attendant, Tour Guide, Travel Agent, Teacher Aide, Police Officer, Events Manager. Transferable skills: Analysing and interpreting information, and problem-solving, working with others and using communication skills

French 301

Course Description: This course develops students’ ability to use language effectively to express and justify their own ideas and opinions and support or challenge those of others. Students learn to identify the more complex language, develop interpretation and respond critically to texts. Offered through Te Kura supported by the Languages Department. International exams are available to students such as DELF or International Australian Schools Exams. Related careers: Hotel Management, Customs officer, Community Worker, Translator, Immigration Officer, Foreign Policy Officer, Teacher. Transferable skills: Analysing and interpreting information, and problem-solving, working with others and using communication skills

Senior Languages – Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Samoan, Spanish, Tongan

Course Description: Learning Languages Extending High Achievers Programme Do you speak another language? Do you know how to communicate in another language? Your life experience and language knowledge are skills that could lead to NCEA Level 2, Level 3 credits or Scholarship. The number of credits offered is based on students’ language level. International exams are available to students such as DELF or International Australian Schools Exams. Related careers: Teachers, Medical, Law, Law Enforcement, Travel and Tourism, Media, Government Agencies and many more

Mathematics 101

Course Description: A course covering all aspects of Mathematics and Statistics. Students will be expected to work at a Merit and Excellence level. Successful completion of the course may lead to the 201 Calculus or Statistics courses. Related careers: An important basis for study in many subjects and future careers options Transferable skills: Maths skills are applicable to many future pathways

Mathematics 102

Course Description: A course covering some aspects of Mathematics and Statistics, with a high practical component. Successful completion of the course may lead to the 202 Mathematics courses. Related careers: An important basis for study in many subjects and future careers options Transferable skills: Maths skills are applicable to many future pathways.

Mathematics 202

Course Description: A combination of maths and statistics standards are taught within this course. Students can progress towards 301 mathematics. Related careers: An important basis for study in many subjects and future careers options Transferable skills: Maths skills are applicable to many future pathways

Mathematics 301

Course Description: Students will study a mixture of Level 3 Mathematics and Statistics Standards to a Merit and Excellence level to give a broad range of ideas. Related careers: An important basis for study in many subjects and future careers options Transferable skills: Maths skills are applicable to many future pathways

Mathematics with Calculus 201

Course Description: Mathematics with Calculus has a high algebra focus. It will enable a student to work towards taking Calculus at Level 3. Related careers: An important basis for study in many subjects and future careers options Transferable skills: Maths skills are applicable to many future pathways

Mathematics with Calculus 301

Course Description: A strong academic course covering further calculus techniques, complex numbers and applications of trigonometry. Candidates will need strong algebra skills for this course. Related careers: An important basis for study in many subjects and future careers options Transferable skills: Maths skills are applicable to many future pathways.

Mathematics with Statistics 101

course description: A course covering some aspects of mathematics and statistics. This course is targeted for students aiming to achieve at merit and excellence level. Successful completion of the course may lead to the 201 Statistics maths course. Related careers: An important basis for study in many subjects and future careers options Transferable skills: Maths skills are applicable to many future pathways

Mathematics with Statistics

Course Description: Mathematics with Statistics is a course aimed at students who would like to take statistics or mathematics at level 3. There is a combination of maths and statistics standards. Students are expected to work towards a merit or excellence endorsement. Related careers: An important basis for study in many subjects and future careers options Transferable skills: Maths skills are applicable to many future pathways

Dance 101

Course Description: A practical course where students experience different styles of dance, explore movement and choreograph their own dance. Related careers: Performer, teacher, yoga/ Pilate’s instructor, sports coach, television, film. Transferable skills: Communication, thinking skills, problem-solving, collaboration, organization, time management, creativity, confidence.

Dance 201

Course Description: A practical course where students experience different styles of dance, explore movement and choreograph their own dance. Related careers: Performer, teacher, nutritionist, yoga/Pilates instructor, sports coach, entertainer, television, film. Transferable skills: Communication, thinking skills, problem-solving, collaboration, organization, time management, creativity, confidence.

Dance 301

Course Description: A practical course. Students experience different styles of dance, explore movement and choreograph their own dance. Related careers: Performer, teacher, nutritionist, yoga/ Pilates instructor, sports coach, entertainer, television, film. Transferable skills: Communication, thinking skills, problem-solving, collaboration, organization, time management, creativity, confidence.

Drama 101

Course Description: A practical course in acting, theatre study, understanding genres and taking part in live performances. Most assessments are done through authentic tasks, including evening performance for friends and family. Related careers: Performance, film, television, journalism, nurse, police officer, counsellor, teacher, lawyer, politics Transferable skills: Communication, thinking skills, problem-solving, collaboration, organization, time management, creativity, confidence

Drama 201

Course Description: A practical course in acting, theatre study, understanding genres and taking part in live performances. Most assessments are done through authentic tasks, including evening performance for friends and family. Related careers: Performance, film, television, journalism, nurse, police officer, counsellor, teacher, journalism, lawyer, politics. Transferable skills: Communication, thinking skills, problem-solving, collaboration, organization, time management, creativity, confidence.

Drama 301

Course Description: A practical course in acting, theatre study, understanding genres and taking part in live performances. Most assessments are done through authentic tasks, including evening performance for friends and family. Related careers: Performance, film, television, journalism, nurse, police officer, counsellor, teacher, journalism, lawyer, politics. Transferable skills: Communication, thinking skills, problem-solving, collaboration, organization, time management, creativity, confidence

Media Studies 101

Course Description: Media Studies is a combination of both film theory work and practical filmmaking. Main topics include gender representation, music videos, advertising, the horror genre and filmmaking. Related careers: Film, television, project management, radio, journalism, advertising, marketing, public relations. Transferable skills: Creative thinking, academic writing, collaborating with others, project management, time management, critical analysis.

Media Studies 201

Course Description: Media Studies is a combination of both Film theory and practical filmmaking. Main topics are Documentaries, Scriptwriting, Film Trailer design and production Related careers: Film, television, project management, radio, journalism, advertising, marketing, public relations. Transferable skills: Creative thinking, academic writing, collaborating with others, project management, time management, critical analysis.

Media Studies 301

Course Description: Media Studies is a combination of theory work and practical filmmaking. Topics covered in this course include representation in the media, screenplay writing, social issue documentaries and filmmaking. Related careers: Film, television, project management, radio, journalism, advertising, marketing, public relations. Transferable skills: Creative thinking, academic writing, collaborating with others, project management, time management, critical analysis.

Music 101

Course Description: This course develops four facets of music; (i) Presentation of Performance (ii) Understanding Harmonic/Tonal/Aural procedures (iii) Arranging Music/ Composition (iv) Develop analytical/communication skills. Related careers: Professional Musician, Teacher, Commercials, Media Industry, Music Producer, Sound Engineer. Transferable skills: Ability to communicate, develop ideas, entertain, planning, production, distribution of creative projects. Critical thinking.

Biology 201

Course Description: A strong emphasis on Genetics and how it affects life systems. Other topics include cells, animal form and function and ecology. Related careers: Conservation, medical sciences, genetics, molecular biology, veterinarian. Transferable skills: Essay writing, data collection and interpretation, analysing, investigating, collecting information.

Biology 202

Course Description: Emphasis on practical and investigative skills. Other topics include animal form and function and genetics. Related career: Conservation, laboratory technician, medical sciences, veterinarian, health sciences Transferable skills: Essay skills, data collection and interpretation, using a microscope, analysing, investigating, collecting information.

Chemistry 201

Course Description: This course contains standards on many of the main topics in Chemistry which are studied through university. It is for a science student who wishes to pursue a career in which Chemistry is a part. Related careers: Health, engineering, science and technology professions and trades. Transferable skills: Drawing structures, identifying trends and relationships, calculations.

Medical Science 101

Course Description: This course consists of two lines of Science to support students with the extra Science needed to follow a profession into a medical industry. Topics include: Genetics, Electricity & Magnetism, Microbes and more. Related careers: Doctor, Nurse, Physiotherapist, Radiologist, Occupational Therapist, Engineer. Transferable skills: Critical thinking, collecting and processing information, calculating, evaluating

Physics 201

Course Description: A study of Mechanics – Laws of motion, graphs, vectors, Waves and light, Mechanics, Nuclear physics, Electricity and electromagnetism. Related careers: Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary science, Research, Teaching. Transferable skills: Ability to collect and assess data, critical thinking, calculations.

Science 101

Course Description: This course is designed for students who wish to go on in the single science courses (Chemistry, Physics, Biology) in Years 12 and 13 and university. Topics include genetics, chemical reactions, electricity and magnetism. Related careers: Scientist, teaching, medical professions, pharmacology, engineering, plumbing, dentistry, veterinary, nutrition. Transferable skills: Graphing, observing, making inferences, writing conclusions, tabulating, analysis, research.

Vocational Science 203

Course Description: This is a science course for students in a vocational academy for whom science is a requirement for future training. Students will be provided an individual learning plan and set of Standards according to their future pathway and therefore the credits offered will vary. Related careers: Most careers and all trades require an understanding in science. Transferable skills: Graphing, research, reporting, analysing

Furniture Production and Technology

Course Description: Students will develop practical solutions in our new, fully equipped wood workshops by making a range of products both for the building industry and the cabinet/furniture making industry. Students will learn to use a range of tools and modern machinery as well as traditional manufacturing methods to unit standard requirements. Projects can include: Plywood chair and garden table or design challenge. Related career: Any Building and construction vocation, cabinet and furniture making. Transferable skills: Problem Solving, Design Skills, Manufacturing skills, Accuracy

Computing and Digital Technologies 101

Course Description: Year 11 Digital Technologies (NCEA Level 1) extends and develops students’ knowledge and skills in this growing and vital academic as well as practical subject. Students will develop skills and knowledge of tools and techniques in the areas of programming, databases, 3D modelling and computer science theory. Related career: IT Manager, Software Programmer, Database Administrator, Web Developer Transferable skills: Ability to read and follow detailed written instructions, planning, keyboarding skills, and spreadsheets

Computing 103

Course Description: This course is based on computing unit standards in the area of computing. Topics include desktop publishing, creating web pages and spreadsheets. Related career: This course opens the door for entry into a wide range of industries where entry-level digital technology skills are required Transferable skills: Text entry, keyboarding, configuring digital devices, spreadsheets, presentations, databases

Design Visual Communication 101

Course Description: Students will develop design solutions to given briefs by working through the design process. This course covers freehand drawing, technical drawing, computer aided design and use of a range of media. Projects cover the design areas of furniture, product and architectural design. Students work on projects all year leading to Internal and External assessment of the portfolio of work at the end of the year (No exams). Related careers: Architecture; Spatial, Landscape, Interior, Product, Industrial. Transferable skills: Visual Communication, problem solving, presentation skills, computer aided design and manufacturing skills, accuracy.

Design Visual Communication with Product Design

Course Description: This course combines DVC and Product/Mixed Materials Design at Level 3. Students will work through the design process to create and present solutions. Students will develop sophisticated design, visual communication, presentation and critical analysis skills. This course establishes students as independent designers, creating their own individualised project from a range of contexts from the design areas of architecture/landscape architecture and/or product/fashion design. Students work on projects all year leading to selected internal and external assessments with a portfolio of work at the end of the year. (No exams). Related career: Architecture, Spatial Design, Landscape Design, Interior design, Product Design, Industrial Design, CAD technician. Transferable skills: Visual Communication, problem solving, presentation/pitching skills, computer aided design and manufacturing skills and accuracy.

Engineering 103

Course Description: Students will develop practical solutions in the workshop by making a range of projects. They learn new skills using tools and equipment, observing and performing engineering processes and investigating work methods. There are theory task sheets that must be completed as part of this course. Related careers: Any Mechanical Engineering trade, Automotive Engineering. Transferable skills: Problem Solving, Design Skills, Manufacturing skills, Accuracy.

Food & Nutrition Technology 101

Course Description: Through the processes of selecting, preparing, cooking, and serving food, students enhance their creativity and develop skills that contribute to well being. Supported by practical food safety students will have the opportunity to investigate healthy eating and cultural foods in our communities along with building the knowledge and skills to interpret food packaging. Related career: Food Technologist, Nutritionist, Nurse, Dietitian, Food Product Developer, Food analysis, Chef, Teacher Transferable skills: Problem solving, Practical cooking skills, communication, time management, creative skills, innovation, reasoning, project planning, measuring, weighing.

Hospitality 203

Course Description: This is a practical, Hospitality industry focused course with standards recognised by Service IQ. Commercial equipment is used to prepare café quality dishes and you will have the opportunity to gain credits in the application of barista skills, though managing the Hot Shotz café. Related careers: Barista, chef, front of house café, pastry chef, bartender, baker, and other Hospitality industries, Transferable skills: Food Safety skills, practical cooking skills, menu planning, budgeting, research and application of nutritional knowledge.

Mixed Materials Technology

Course Description: Previously Product/Fashion Design. This course consolidates knowledge of the design process by establishing skills in design and manufacture with a focus on producing a modelled outcome from a range of mixed materials including but not limited to, wood, fabric, plastic and/or metal. To complete this course, students will cover visual communication, practical knowledge and application and the development of construction skills. Related career: Product/Industrial Design, Fashion, jewellery design, accessory design. Transferable skills: Visual Communication, problem solving, presentation/pitching skills, computer aided design and manufacturing skills and accuracy.

Practical Art 101

Course Description: A practical course which emphasises painting, drawing, and sculpture skills. The students must enjoy drawing and painting as a way of recording information. Students will experiment with a range of wet and dry materials and processes to produce a series of artworks based around a theme. Students will also work with the influence of contemporary artists to create a body of work. Related careers: Advertising, fine arts, animation, art administrator, conservator, consultant, teacher, Illustrator, exhibition designer, film. Transferable skills: Written, oral communication, analysis, logistical, organisational and collaborative skills, problem-solving.

Photography Design 101

Course Description: This course explores the knowledge and skills needed for both Photography and Design. Students will experiment with a range of materials (wet, dry and digital media) to produce a series of artworks based around a theme. Students will practice the elements of photography, illustration and Photoshop, as well as investigate the influence of contemporary artists to create a body of work as a final submission. This is a course which emphasises digital art making, so is mainly based on the computers. Related careers: Marketing and advertising, fine arts, animation and game design, art director, photographer, graphic designer, Illustrator, film, project management. Transferable skills: Written and oral communication. Analysis, logistical, organisational and collaborative skills. Image manipulation and file management. Creativity, experimentation and problem solving.

Art Design 201

Course Description: Art Design is a computer based course where students learn the skill set needed to visually communicate ideas that inspire, inform or engage others. Based on real world outcomes students will be learning practical and digital skills while researching an individually chosen theme. Students will practice the elements of art design and illustration, as well as investigate the influence of contemporary artists, to generate a series of design works to create a portfolio as a final submission. For the year students will have full access to an Adobe license, including Photoshop. Related careers: Graphic designer, architect, art director/curator, media design, advertising, ux designer, illustrator, project management. Transferable skills: Written and oral communication. Analysis, logistical, organisational and collaborative skills. Image manipulation and file management. Creativity, experimentation and problem solving.

Art Painting 201

Course Description: A practical course which builds on experiences from Level 1 Art and is essential for Level 3 Painting. Students must enjoy drawing and painting as a way of recording information. They will explore practical and theoretical aspects of painting with reference to contemporary artists. Each student will work with the selected subject matter in a variety of media to develop an individual thematic and stylistic approach to art-making. Related careers: Graphic designer, architect, art director/curator, media design, advertising, storyboard artist. Transferable skills: Written and oral communication, analysis, logistical & collaborative skills.

Sculpture 201

Course Description: An in-depth practical course in Sculpture. Each student’s course is tailored to their individual interests and strengths. Contemporary artists are studied to complement and extend student performance. The focus is research, development of ideas and producing and individual body of work. Related careers: Sculptor: Fine art, commercial photographer (fashion, wedding, sport, wildlife, events, journalism) web, app, graphic designer, Digital illustrator, multimedia artist, online publisher, animation artist, game designer, architect. Transferable skills: Written and oral communication, analysis, logistical & collaborative skills, image manipulation, file management.

Automotive Engineering Academy

Course Description: This course allows students to make a start on pre-trade training in Automotive Engineering. They spend one day a week at Unitec for one semester. Also, students spend from 2:00 pm6:00 pm on a Tuesday here at school in the automotive workshop. In the second semester students spend one day a week in an automotive work experience placement. Students will complete Level 2 Automotive Industry Standards. These Standards and the experience gained will prepare students well for apprenticeships or for pre apprenticeship training at tertiary level. The students will be working towards a National Certificate in Automotive. Related careers: Automotive workshop engineering, automotive electrical and electronics, automotive fuel systems and exhaust systems, automotive preventive maintenance, automotive transmission systems, engineering.

Building Academy

Course Description: This Academy allows students to make a start on pre trade training in building and construction. Students go off site one day a week to Unitec to work in the building workshop there on real life building projects. Students stay onsite one day a week 2pm- 6pm on a Tuesday to work in the Building workshop here at school on real life projects. Year 12 - In school timetabled Building class and Unitec one day a week Year 13- Onsite Tuesday afternoons and Unitec one day a week Students will complete Level 2 Building, Construction and Allied Trades Industry Standards ( BCATS) These Standards and the experience gained will prepare students well for apprenticeships or for pre apprenticeship training at tertiary level. Related careers: Building, excavation, kitchen bathroom design, carpentry, joinery, flooring, drafting, quantity surveying, engineering, installing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, gas fitting, drain laying, roofing, tiling, glazing, painting, plastering, electrical, Transferable skills: Hands on skills acquired for work in the construction industry.

Engineering Academy

This is an Academy that operates at Waitakere College allowing students to make a start on pre- trade training in Engineering. Students go off site one day a week to Unitec to work in the Engineering workshop there to complete a welding course. Students stay on site one day a week 2pm -6pm Tuesdays to work in the Engineering workshop here at school on real life projects. Related careers: Trades in Engineering-General Engineering, Fitting and Machining, Maintenance, Toolmaking, Machining, Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Refrigeration. Transferable skills: Hands on skills acquired for work in the Engineering Industry-fabrication, welding, milling.

Health Academy

Course Description: This is an Academy that operates at Waitakere College allowing students to make a start on a Health related career. Students go off site one day a week to Unitec to participate in courses related to Health Students stay on site for in school timetabled Health class. Students will complete L2 and L3 units in Psychology and human behaviour, Health and Well -Being, Human Biology, Early Childhood Education and other health industry related credits. Related careers: Health related careers – nursing, Early Childhood Education, Physiotherapy, Mental Health, Social Services Transferable skills: Time management, customer service, personal presentation, team work, Tertiary experience.

Hospitality Academy

Course Description: This is a 1 year Academy that operates at Waitakere College allowing students to make a start on entry into the Hospitality Industry. Students go off site one day a week to work in a commercial tertiary kitchen. Students stay on site one day a week 2pm -6pm on Tuesdays to work in the Hospitality room here at school. Related careers: Hospitality front of house, barista, chef, customer service. Transferable skills: Time management, customer service, personal presentation, team work.

Mechatronics

Course Description: This is a 1 year Academy that operates through a Tertiary Institution. A few places only are available in this specialist course. The program allows students to attain Level 2 standards while working on computer programming and electronics. They will also gain credits towards L2 standards in Manufacturing and Technology Vocational Pathway. Related careers: Electronics, plastics, production engineer or technician, programmer, computer science, aircraft technician.

Customer Service 203

Course Description: A structured work experience programme where selected students go off site one-day-per-week for an agreed number of weeks to a Customer Service based workplace.. Students complete practical and theory work as part of their individual learning plan focussed around developing Customer Service skills. Topics include workplace health and safety, driving, first aid, future planning, curriculum vitae, and interviewing. Related careers: Retail, distribution, hospitality, travel and tourism, reception, sales, business administration Transferable skills: Customer service, interview skills, personal presentation, team work, safe work practices, sales, first aid