Level 2 Hard Materials Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr W. Anderton.
Students develop a design for a more complex furniture project which they then manufacture throughout the course of the year. They can work with a variety of hard materials that could include wood, metal and plastic to make the product. Students will also complete a study about sustainability in design. A materials supplementary cost is charged. Technology is an approved subject for University Entrance.
NOTE: Depending on individual student’s choice of project and materials, it may be necessary to make an additional charge towards the end of the course to cover individual costs.
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Recommended Prior Learning
*Students must choose either Hard Materials Technology, Fabric Technology or Food Technology. You cannot do more than one of these Technology subjects.*
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.20 - Implement advanced procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product with special features
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Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome
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Generic Technology 2.4 - Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype
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Generic Technology 2.10 - Demonstrate understanding of sustainability in design
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths