Product Technology 2
PTC2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Steve Ronowicz.
PrerequisitesIf 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.
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 MIG/TIG welding.
•This course involves both academic and practical components.
•Pathway to tertiary/university courses in Engineering, Design, Technology and Product Development
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
Click the link below to see example products that capture the essence of Product Technology as it operates in the industry.
https://removeandreplace.com/2013/09/24/53-simply-cool-products/
Here are samples of products that our year 12 boys have developed in recent years.
Torin Bryant made a fabulous job of developing an off-road trailer for farm motorcycles. The key aspect to consider in this was the uneven nature of the terrain the trailer would be operating in. Through extensive modeling, Torin proved that a 2-way pivot system, attached through the rear axle and a single rear-mounted spring/shock absorber would be the best suspension and steering combination. It was a lot of fun to test as well !!!
Jack Bonnie developed a storage system for the back of utility vehicles. During his development process, Jack undertook several stages of functional modeling to determine the best size and shape to be fit for purpose. other considerations here were security, fitting seamlessly into the space, and ease of access from the outside of the ute tray.
Click the link below to see many other student products developed in this subject.
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.
Pathway
All Engineering Areas, Design, All Technology areas, Product Development, Product Design, Architect, Building & Construction, Industrial Management, Technician, Apprenticeships, Media design, Ergonomics.