Level 1 Hard Materials Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr W. Anderton.
Students develop a design brief and complete a small furniture design project throughout the year, working with a variety of hard materials that could include wood, metal and plastic. A materials supplementary cost is charged. Technology is an approved subject for University Entrance.
Students need to start this course at the beginning of the year.
*Students must choose either Fabric Technology or Hard Materials Technology. They cannot study both.
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 or Fabric Technology they cannot study both.*
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of sustainable practices in the development of a Materials and Processing Technology 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