1DTC
This course requires 2 options.

Level 1 Design Technology

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Leary.

Design Technology is a subject for students who are inquisitive about the world around them and the opportunities to produce 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 11, design outcomes are restricted by cost and size as the focus is on learning the design workflow that underpins design thinking. Skills and knowledge learnt include:

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

This course contains 16 compulsory credits and a further 4 optional credits that are negotiable and dependent on student preference and ability.

NB: Level 1 Materials and processing Technology Achievement Standards, are covered in two Technology courses; Design Technology and Textiles. If you want to do both courses at Level 1, then you must consider that you will only be able to gain a maximum of 20 credits across the two courses. No matter what course you choose, you will have entry into both Level 2 Design Technology and Textiles.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 Materials Technology, DVC, Textiles and DAB are recommended. Success in Year 9 Materials Technology and or DVC is an advantage also.







Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery

Course Cost $160 for take-home component

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: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92012 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92013 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92014 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of sustainable practices in the development of a Materials and Processing Technology design
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92015 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0