Level 3 Hard Materials Technology
3TEM Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. Regaldo
Students get the choice of doing either a Vocational (17 BCITO credits) or Academic (20 Achievement Standards credits) Pathway. Students will consult with the Head of Department and develop a course that will suit their needs. They then work on the following skills: construction and reading of drawings, research skills, design and development skills, hand tools skills, machine and power tools knowledge and skills, construction of projects and evaluation skills.
Any inquiries contact Mr Regaldo [email protected]
Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery
Course Cost: $180 for take-home projects
Recommended Prior Learning
Completing the Level 2TEM course with 14 or above credits in either pathway. It is recommended that if you have completed the Vocational pathway in Level 2, you continue to work towards the Vocational standards in Level 3.
Credit Information
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 29678 v1 Demonstrate knowledge of, select, and use materials for a Stage 3 BCATS project | 3 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 29679 v1 Develop and use BCATS project documentation for a Stage 3 BCATS project | 3 |
I |
8 |
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| U.S. 29680 v1 Communicate and work collaboratively in a Stage 3 BCATS project | 3 |
I |
5 |
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| A.S. 91608 v3 Generic Technology 3.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91609 v3 Generic Technology 3.2 - Undertake project management to support technological practice | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91610 v3 Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91611 v3 Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
* |
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Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 37 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 37 credits.