Level Two Hard Materials
Level
NCEA Level 2 Technology Achievement Standards
Entry Requirement
14 credits from L1 Technology - Hard Materials is highly recommended.
HOD approval requested where students can demonstrate appropriate prior experience.
Cost
Students will be charged for the materials that make up their individual products according to the quantity and quality of materials they choose to use.
Course Outline
This course will involve students in developing their technological literacy for the designing and manufacture of products and prototypes to meet the needs of specific client based Design Briefs. Products will be developed in a well-equipped workshop.
Students work will be assessed against Technology Achievement Standards to a maximum of 20 credits. Student evidence for assessment will be presented in the form of a Portfolio and finished product examples.
Assessment
Internals
AS 91344 - Implement advanced procedures using resistant materials to make a specific product with special features 6 credits
AS 91356 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome
AS 91357 - Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype 6 credits
Externals
AS 91358 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports risk management 4 credits
Where Does It Lead
L3 Technology - Hard Materials
This course provides a foundation for further study in tertiary courses in technology or trade qualifications eg. Design, Product design, Industrial design, Technological degrees, engineering and building trades