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Technology is intervention by design: the use of practical and intellectual resources to develop products and systems. The aim of Technology is for students to develop a broad technological literacy that will equip students to participate in society as informed citizens and give students access to technology-related careers.
Technology at Lynfield College encompasses four different subject areas: Graphics, Home Economics, Digital Technologies and Materials Technology that possess an inter-linked set of common goals. Students undertaking a course of study within any of the four technological subject areas will learn practical skills, develop ideas, use digital and industrial technologies and experience a variety of learning mediums through diverse contexts.
The Technology Faculty provides appropriate and targeted pathways into the tertiary sector for all students as well as providing foundational technological courses for students moving directly into employment. Opportunities are aligned with teachers own skills and knowledge, that promote deeper learning and engagement of students.
Technology and Values
The Technological Faculty provides a natural and authentic learning experience to embed values into student learning programmes. The Technology Faculty through their teaching practice strives to develop the following values in students.
- Excellence – encouraging students to research and explore possibilities to reach the highest standard.
- Innovation, inquiry and curiosity – encourage students to be creative in their outcomes and experiment with different materials, designs, and ingredients.
- Diversity – explore how their work would be viewed by people from different ages, ethnicity and gender. Consider what social, cultural and historical influences could impact student outcomes.
- Equity – how all students have equal opportunity to achieve.
- Community and participation – developing students’ skills with working with clients and internal / external groups.
- Sustainability – explore values associated with sustainable practice both material and human, and caring for our environment.
- Integrity – explore how their work is ‘fit for purpose’, how it will be viewed in the future. Explore the functionality of their outcome.
Technology Facilities
The Technology facility at Lynfield College is a modern and dynamic learning environment. Each room is well equipped with modern industrial level equipment and ICT programmes. The facility consists of 6 computer suites, 3 workshops, 2 specialist graphic rooms, automotive workshop, electronics room, soft materials work room, and 3 foods rooms.
Digital Technologies at Lynfield
We provide opportunities to develop knowledge and skills with digital technologies so students are equipped to respond to rapid changes in our society. The focus at Lynfield College is on using computer technology to meet the needs of the clients and stakeholders primarily in the area of print and web design.
Graphics at Lynfield
Graphics at Lynfield focuses on communicating ideas visually.
Students taking graphics will develop skills in architectural design, product or technological design and media design. These three main areas of study encompass freehand sketching, formal drawing and computer aided design.
Home Economics at Lynfield
Home Economics at Lynfield College focuses on developing knowledge and skills about the preparation, and serving of food for family and friends. Home Economics also provides information and strategies for individual well being and healthy living. Hospitality at Lynfield College focuses on the safe food preparation, production and serving of food for customers in a commercial environment.
Materials Technology at Lynfield
Students taking materials work within a number of learning contexts and mediums. Courses are design to reflect industry codes of practice. Students learn how to manipulate different types of materials, use modern and industrial equipment to develop and create their solutions or products.