2DTC
This course requires 2 options.

Level 2 Design Technology

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Leary.

Year 12 Design Technology continues to develop student inquiry towards the production of design projects that address real world problems. Design projects are student led which means students decide on a context and eventually a design that satisfies the issues and needs of the end user. The course is run in a workshop where students can fluidly move between design and making tasks as they develop their projects. At Year 12, design outcomes are only restricted by cost. Students are encouraged to explore their design context to discover a wide range of design solutions they may not have considered. Skills and knowledge learnt are student directed and may include:

  • sketching
  • computer aided design and manufacture (CAD and CAM)
  • safe power tool and machinery use
  • material composition and selection
  • component integration and assembly
  • creative and critical thinking

This course contains 18 compulsory credits and a further 8 optional credits that are negotiable and dependent on student preference and ability.

Recommended Prior Learning

Completing the Level 1 Materials Technology, DVC or Textiles course is recommended. Students that experienced success in DAB and Textiles in year 10 and are confident with report writing are at an advantage also. 







Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery

Course Cost: $190 for take-home projects

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91338 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.31 - Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91344 v4
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.20 - Implement advanced procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product with special features
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91356 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91357 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.4 - Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91363 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.10 - Demonstrate understanding of sustainability in design
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0