Year 10 Design Technology
10DTP Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. Bisschops.
Recommended Prior LearningDemonstrate safe workshop practices.
Students will have ideally participated in Year 9 DTP where the same principles of planning, drawing, creating and reflecting in project-based assignments are developed.
Wasted Wood - Wicked Builds
Think pallets are just scrap? Think again
In this project, you’ll reimagine reclaimed timber into bold, functional creations—built by you, for real-world use. From firewood racks and vertical gardens to chill-out chairs and speaker stands, your challenge is to think outside the square. The building is your choice.
Break it down. Build it up. Make something epic from the overlooked.
Camp Craft: Build Your Base in the Wild
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to create the ultimate camping gear – designed and built by you
In this hands-on unit, you’ll craft practical, camp-ready projects like camp kitchen chuck boxes with wheels to chopping boards, fold-out chairs, and condiment holders - these projects are perfect for family camping, outdoor adventures, or backyard hangs. It’s all about smart design, hands-on skills, and solving real-world problems.
Tough, functional, and seriously cool - camp comfort starts here. One build at a time.
Learning Areas:
Assessment Information
Students are assessed on the following Curriculum Strands: Technological Products (Research): Exploring the materials products are made out of and their performance properties.
Characteristics of Technological Outcomes (Concepts): Exploring a range of technological outcomes and their physical and functional nature.
Planning for Practice (Development): Being reflective and having a plan to ensure that key stages, resources and time are managed well.
Technological Modelling (Orthographic): Orthographic modelling is used to explore possibilities and to justify decision making and how prototyping can be used to justify refinement of technological outcomes.
Brief Development (Final presentation): The development of a brief ensures the final outcome will solve the problem, meet the stakeholders needs and meet identified attributes.
Students are also assessed on the following Key Competencies:
- Managing self.
- Participating and Contributing.
- Relating to others.
NCEA Level 1 Construction and Allied Trade Skills (BCATS), NCEA Level 1 Manufacturing Engineering
🛠️ Career Pathways from BCATS and BCITO Courses
Students who engage in BCATS (Building and Construction Allied Trade Skills) and BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation) courses are setting themselves up for a wide range of practical, hands-on careers in the construction and trades industries. These pathways can include:
🔨 Trades and Apprenticeships
Carpenter
Joiner
Furniture Maker
Cabinet Maker
Builder (Residential or Commercial)
Shopfitter
Form-worker
Scaffolder
Roofing Installer
These roles often begin with apprenticeships, many of which are supported by BCITO, offering structured on-the-job training and qualifications.
🧰 Specialist Construction Roles
Construction Site Manager
Quantity Surveyor (with further study)
Project Manager (Construction)
Health and Safety Officer
Building Inspector
These roles may require further education or experience but build directly on the foundational skills learned in BCATS.
🪚 Manufacturing and Fabrication
Wood Machinist
Manufacturing Technician
Product Assembler
Custom Furniture Designer
These careers combine technical craftsmanship with design and production skills.
🏗️ Pathways to Further Study
NCEA Level 2 and 3 BCATS
Pre-trade courses at polytechnics or training institutes
Diplomas in Construction, Architecture, or Engineering
Bachelor’s degrees in Building Science or Construction Management
These academic pathways can lead to higher-level roles in the industry or open doors to international opportunities.
💼 Entrepreneurship and Business
With experience, students may start their own:
Construction or Renovation Business
Furniture Making Workshop
Trade Services Company
Materials to produce your projects Course Cost $195