9PTC

9 Product Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Ronowicz.

In this option, students learn how to create innovative products and gain an understanding of how Technology influences lives. They use a mixture of traditional design, Computer Aided Design, workshop skills and CNC Technologies to develop, create and test their own innovative Bluetooth Sound System.  It is people in this slice of industry that will in future years, develop so many exciting new products to take up opportunities and help address the significant social and environmental issues we are facing. But most of all it is engaging, rewarding and fun !!

Classes in action !!! click the 2 links below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WLu1VPJ6RG487I5FCmAAXo_JDiNL_Stj/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hqN5-SrVMTY2MznouZzaIQnvYV4TYFz2/view?usp=sharing



A look at more of our innovative student products.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vLvDtTxw8GYytGe45bEC56W1sL64wU_jFC5eylRKBRE/edit#slide=id.p1


Below are links to only some of the pathways associated with this subject going forward.

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

 



Course Overview

Term 1
Establishing the design brief.
Generating and modelling design ideas.
Learning workshop skills
Generating CAD drawing of chosen idea.
Start making the Scooter/Gaming Chair
Finish making the Scooter/Gaming Chair.
Evaluate its success.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$35 take-home components

Pathway

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

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,