NCEA Level 2 Hard Materials Technology
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr S. Qureshi.
This course will develop the skills the student has learned in level 1 Technology Hard Materials.
Students will be able to choose from a range of disciplines, engineering, 3d modelling, 3d printing, woodwork, programming, laser cutting etc to solve a real-world issue or problem they have Identified in a design challenge.
They will tackle a brief and specification then move on to producing various prototypes, with the goal of refining and developing a good solution. They will work closely with a stakeholder to ensure their prototype meets the needs of their clients.
Their project will focus on the sustainability of their design/manufacture and material selection.
Students should have a good grasp of literacy skills involved in writing essays
Course Overview
Term 1
Students start the research to find a problem, identify a client and stakeholders and draft a brief and specification.
Term 2
Students develop their solutions alongside stakeholder feedback and environmental considerations.
Term 3
Students refine their product and complete an external with the focus of sustainability.
Recommended Prior Learning
The student should have completed level 1 technology and preferably already have knowledge in the discipline that they wish to use to tackle the design challenge.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.4 - Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.10 - Demonstrate understanding of sustainability in design
Pathway Tags
Copywriter, Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Anaesthetic Technician, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Aquaculture Farmer, Medical Physicist, Electronics Engineer, Bank Worker, Biomedical Engineer, Fabrication Engineer, Cabinet Maker, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cutter, Sewing Machinist, Telecommunications Technician, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Technical Writer, Medical Imaging Technologist, Electronics Trades Worker, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Information Technology Architect, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Welder, Marine Engineer, Furniture Finisher, Health Services Manager, Radiation Therapist, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Production Manager, Project Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Secondary School Teacher, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant,