3DTC
This course requires 2 options.

Level 3 Design Technology

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Leary.

The emphasis in Year 13 Design Technology is for students to fully lead the design inquiry process towards the production of design projects that address real world problems. This course is considered good preparation for students who are considering further tertiary study in the field of technology. 

The course is run in a workshop where students can fluidly move between design and making tasks as they develop their projects. At Year 13 design outcomes are only restricted by cost and the constraints identified within the inquiry process. 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 a continuation of the Level 2 program but with a higher degree of independence. Fabrication of student outcomes is not constrained to the Riccarton workshops as designs may require specialist processes to complete. Engagement with the wider "maker" community is encouraged.

This course contains 18 compulsory credits and a further 16 optional credits that are negotiable and dependent on student preference and ability. Motivated students have the opportunity to gain a scholarship.



Recommended Prior Learning

Completing the Level 2 Materials Technology, DVC or Textiles course is recommended. Students that experienced success in Level 1 Material Technology, DVC and Textiles and are confident with report writing are at an advantage also.



Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery

Course Cost: $190 for take-home projects

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 32 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91608 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91610 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91611 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91617 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.10 - Undertake a critique of a technological outcome's design
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91620 v4
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 - Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91631 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 3.34 - Produce working drawings to communicate production details for a complex design
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 32
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 32

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.