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
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.
Assessment Information
Year 11 Tauranga Boys College CertificatePaper | 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,