Level 3 Materials Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Rowlingson.
Students will be given the opportunity to work on individualised community based projects.
Students are offered the opportunity to be involved in a mentoring program that has direct links with industry leaders in our community.
Further tertiary opportunities include university subjects, and a wide range of diploma level options including mechanical, electrical,civil etc as well as trade qualifications.
Materials Technology fosters independence, problem solving and a sense of contributing towards society.
Materials Technology students are highly sort after once leaving school and have the ability become industry leaders in their chosen fields.
A wide selection of trade based careers, diploma and degree qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering. Technology is on the list of prefered subjects for university entrance.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will undertake research into a suitable design project for them to undertake.
The majority of the work this term will be research, stakeholder consultation and conceptual design.
Term 2
Construction should have started.
Stakeholder consultation and design development will continue.
Term 3
The construction of the students project will need to be completed by the end of this term.
Term 4
Final testing and evaluation will take place.
Portfolio completion is the priority.
Recommended Prior Learning
14 level two credits in L2 Materials Technology or by negotiation with HOF.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$75 Materials
Stationary List. A3 20 page clearfolder - 30 pages, A3 unlined refill pad, 1 Artline 200 black ink pen, coloured pencils.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Textiles and Industry Sales and Service, Retail and Wholesale Hospitality: Chef, Baker, Bar Manager, Bartender, Front of House, Caterer, Cafe Manager, Tourism, Hotel/Motel Receptionist, Barista Automotive Industry: Automotive Engineer, Automotive Electrician, Motor Body Trades: Light and Heavy Fabrication Engineering: Fitter Turner, Composite Engineer, Machinist and Toolmaker, Marine Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Construction: Scaffolder, Roofer, Boat Builder, Plumber/Gasfitter Armed Forces: Navy Weapons, Engineering Officer, Aircraft Engineer, Army Field Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Architect, Architectural Technician, Automotive Mechanic, Bicycle Mechanic, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician (Mechanical and Electronic), Biotechnologist, Boiler Attendant, Brewer, Butcher, Cabinet Maker, Chemical Engineer, Chemical Production Operator, Chemist, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtspers,