Teacher in Charge: Ms G. Ferguson, Mr P. Place.
Recommended Prior LearningThis course is open to any Year 10 student as an option
Students are given the opportunity to develop skills in the planning, preparation and development of textile items. They will explore the variety of uses fabric and textiles have in the current material and technological world. The ‘Clothes Shop’ is the major unit of work which allows students to work as part of a group or team. It is a fun and rewarding course for students that give them an insight into the fashion and retail industry.
Jeweller, Retail Manager, Buyer, Laundry Worker/Dry-cleaner, Animator/Digital Artist, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Architect, Architectural Technician, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Sound Technician, Baker, Naval Architect, Urban/Regional Planner, Fashion Designer, Trainer, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Artist, Collision Repair Technician, Boat Builder, Fabrication Engineer, Textile Process Operator, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Crane Operator, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Engineering Machinist, Welder, Saw Doctor, Garment Technician, Tailor/Dressmaker, Cutter, Sewing Machinist
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryCosts associated with this course are for take home components only
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.