Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Dodds.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents must have gained 11 or more credits in Level 1 Building, or have approval from the Teacher in Charge or Head of Faculty.
Students will undertake a course of study aligned with FITEC Unit Standards.
Year 12TBD builds on the skills developed in Year 11. Students will be expected to work more independently and with greater accuracy than at Level 1. They will also learn how to sharpen chisels and planes as part of developing higher-level hand tool skills.
The key project for the year is a mahogany coffee table featuring a built-in tray.
Successful students will earn credits towards NCEA Level 2 and the Vocational Pathways: Manufacturing and Technology, and Construction and Infrastructure.
Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Stonemason, Carpenter, Furniture Finisher, Upholsterer, Joiner, Cabinet Maker
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryMaterial cost for take home product: $90
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.