Product Technology 3
PTC3 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Gareth Osmond.
PrerequisitesIf you did not take PTC2, or achieved fewer than 14 credits in that course contact Mr Osmond ([email protected]) to discuss entry into this course. Your TUTOR will then enter you in the course if successful.
Product Technology Level 3 involves inventing/developing exciting new prototypes to address real needs and opportunities that exist within our local community.
•Students are expected to work with stakeholders and outside experts to develop an innovative product prototype, to solve a given problem.
•At this level, products have to be fit for purpose technically, environmentally, and socially.
•Students self-manage their design and development process, and demonstrate advanced skills using modern workshop technologies.
•Innovation and risk-taking are encouraged in this advanced course.
•This course involves both academic and practical components
•Pathway to tertiary courses in Engineering, Design, Technology and Product Development
Below is an example of a Level 3 project designed and built for a community group.
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.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$90 materials