Level 3 Hard Materials Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr W. Anderton.
Students develop a design for an advanced furniture project which they manufacture during the course of the year. They may work with a variety of hard materials that could include wood, metal and plastic to make the product. A materials supplementary cost is charged.
Technology is an approved subject for University Entrance.
*Students must choose either Hard Materials Technology, Food Technology or Fabric Technology.
You cannot do more than one of these Technology subjects.*
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, Food Technology or Fabric Technology. You cannot do more than one of these Technology subjects.*
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
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Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
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Generic Technology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 - Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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