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Product Technology - Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Ronowicz
Involves inventing/developing exciting new prototypes to address real needs and opportunity that exist within our community/society. Innovation is a key component going forward in most aspects of life and is the foundation of this course.
•Students work with stakeholders to develop a product idea.
•Students then model their design ideas using CAD software.
•Students will further develop skills such as MIG/TIG welding and laminating, in the development of a prototype of their idea.
•This is tested “on-site” to evaluate its success.
•This course involves both academic and practical components
•Pathway to tertiary courses in Engineering, Design, Technology and Product Development.
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 product further.
Proving likely fitness for purpose.
Writing final design brief.
CAD drawing product in detail.
Starting product manufacture
Term 3
Product manufacture
Product testing.
Term 4
Product testing.
Product evaluation.
Prerequisites
If you did not take a pathway course at Level 1, or achieved fewer than 14 credits in that course contact Mr Ronowicz, ([email protected]) to discuss entry into this course. Your TUTOR will then enter you in the course if successful.
Pathway
All Engineering Areas, Design, All Technology areas, Product Development, Product Design, Architect, Building & Construction, Industrial Management, Technician, Apprenticeships, Media design, Ergonomics.
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
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NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 5
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Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
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Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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,
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