St John’s College (Hillcrest) St John’s College (Hillcrest)

Level 3 Materials Technology

13TEC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Rowlingson.

Recommended Prior Learning

14 level two credits in L2 Materials Technology or by negotiation with HOF.


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.

Faculties:

Technology


Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Software Developer, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Fabrication Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Telecommunications Engineer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Geologist, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Engineering Machinist, Information Technology Architect, Environmental Engineer, Marine Engineer, Train Driver, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Plastics Technician, Test Analyst, Network Administrator


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.