11PTC
This course requires 2 options.

11 Product Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Gareth Osmond.


Year 11 Product Technology involves:

Inventing/developing exciting new prototypes to address real needs that exist within our community. Innovation is a key component going forward in most aspects of life and is the foundation of this course.
•Students will identify an opportunity to develop their own individual product.
•They then follow a design process to develop a prototype of it.
•Students will manufacture this in the school’s workshops using a range of technologies such as welding, CNC, Hand tools, and machining.
•This course involves both academic and practical components.
•Pathway to tertiary/university courses in Engineering, Design, Technology and Product Development

Here is an example of a lighting project one of our Y11 PTC students has developed.


Course Overview

Assessment

1

2

3

4

Assess Weight

10%

20%

20%

50%

Description

Skills Manual



Workshop competency/skills



Project 1


Skills, Materials, Design process, modeling.


Quality Product with a quality finish

Concept Design & Build


Finalize concept


Research


Model


Develop and Build

11PTC Portfolio


Lamp Build - 20%


Project 

Reflections - 10%


Health /  Safety - 20%

Grade  % 

/ 10

/ 20

/ 20

/ 50


Click the links below to see examples of the Product Technology related courses offered at NZ and Australian universities. 

https://www.aut.ac.nz/courses/bachelor-of-design/industrial-design-major

https://www.idp.com/newzealand/search/product-design

https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/subjects/industrial-product-design

https://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/subjects/industrial-design

https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/programme-course/programme.cfm?prog_id=93521&major_code=PINDS

Click the link below to see example products that capture the essence of Product Technology as it operates in industry.

https://idea-nz.com/news.html

https://removeandreplace.com/2013/09/24/53-simply-cool-products/


Course Overview

Term 1
Identifying a product idea.
Researching possible product.
Communications with client and stakeholders.
Exploring possible solutions
Modelling selected product idea.

Term 2
Developing a product.
Proving likely fitness for purpose.
Writing final design brief.
CAD drawing product in detail.
Starting product manufacture

Term 3
Product manufacture
Product testing.
Portfolio

Term 4
Portfolio

Prerequisites

Open Entry - 10PTC preferred

Pathway

All Engineering Areas, Design, All Technology areas, Product Development, Product Design, Industrial design, Architect, Building & Construction, Industrial Management, Technician, Apprenticeships, Media design, Ergonomics.

Key Competencies

Assessment Information

Year 11 Tauranga Boys College Certificate
Paper Description Type Weighting
Paper 11PTC1 Skill Development Internal 10.00%
Paper 11PTC2 Idea Development Internal 20.00%
Paper 11PTC3 Conceptual Design Internal 20.00%
Paper 11PTC4 Make and Test Product Internal 50.00%

Pathway Tags

Product designer, Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Biomedical Technician (Mechanical and Electronic), Graphic Designer, Game Developer, Web Designer, Web Developer, Building and Construction Manager, Building Contractor, Building Inspector, Industrial Designer, Landscape Architect, Agricultural Engineer, Farm Worker, Driller, Sign maker, Technical Writer, Geospatial Specialist, Architect, Architectural Technician, Industrial Designer, Interior Designer, Landscape Architect, Naval Architect, Boat Designer, Surveyor, Designer, Cafe Worker, Cafe/Restaurant Manager Environmental Health Officer, Baker, Meat Inspector, Tertiary Lecturer, Food Technologist, Butcher, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Mechanic, Panelbeater, Vehicle Body Builder/Trimmer, Vehicle Painter, Electronics Trades Worker, Engineering Machinist, Fabrication Engineer, Gunsmith, Industrial Spray Painter, Lift Technician, Locksmith, Marine Engineer, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Toolmaker, Welder, Construction and Infrastructure, Building Insulator, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Electrician, Fencer, Floor and Wall Tiler, Floor Covering Installer, Glazier, Joiner, Painter and Decorator, Plasterer, Plumber, gasfitter and drainlayer, Quantity Surveyor, Roofer, Stonemason, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Boat Builder, Brewer, Clothing Marker/Cutter, Furniture Finisher, Glass Processor, Metal Worker, Plastics Technician, Plastics Worker, Product Assembler, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Sewing Machinist, Textile Process Operator, Upholsterer, Watchmaker and Repairer, Wood Machinist, Wood Processing Worker, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Navy Officer, Navy Sailor, Visual Merchandiser, Light Technician, Exhibition Technician, Artist, Forklift Operator, Heavy Truck Driver, Train Driver, Bicycle Mechanic, Line Mechanic, Picture Framer, Copywriter, Marketing Specialist, Visual Merchandiser, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Light Technician, Exhibition Technician, Animator/Illustrator, Artist, Clothing Designer, Clothing Pattern Maker, Graphic Pre-Press Worker, Metal Worker,