Design Technology

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (multi materials) - Level 1 Prerequisites: A strong desire to utilise technological and theory knowledge as well as skills in a workshop environment, to create designs that display creativity and inventiveness
Course Description This course is an introduction into designing and working with wood and metal. The first unit gives students an opportunity to design and make something in wood for a take home project. The second unit is metal based where the students get to make a metal toolbox or wall cabinet. Leads to Level 2 Design Technology, Engineering, Furniture or BCATS Qualifications: Credits towards NCEA Cost: $85 for take home projects Contact Robin Ringwood
Level 1 Credits (AS)	Level	Credit	Num	Lit
91044 Undertake brief development to address a need or opportunity	L1/Int	4		L1
91046 Use design ideas to produce a conceptual design for an outcome to address a brief	L1/Int	6
91057 Implement basic procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product	L1/Int	6
91049 Demonstrate understanding of how materials enable technological products to function	L1/Ext	4		L1

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - Level 2 Prerequisites: Minimum 8 credits in both literacy and numeracy or 12 credits in technology. Experience in Design Technology necessary with a strong desire to be creative using technological knowledge and skills in the workshop environment
Course Description This course is project based and cover design and manufacturing in a material of your choice. You will be designing something to aid and assist with a sport or hobby for yourself, someone else or for a club etc. You will also have an opportunity to learn Computer Aided Design (Solid Works) plus model your design and make components using a 3D printer. Leads to Level 3 Design Technology Qualifications: Credits towards NCEA Cost: $85 for take home projects Contact Robin Ringwood
Level 2 Credits (AS)	Level	Credit	Num	Lit
91354 Undertake brief development to address an issue	L2/Int	4		L1
91356 Develop a conceptual design for an outcome	L2/Int	6
91344 Implement advanced procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product with special features	L2/Int	6
91359 Demonstrate understanding of the role of material evaluation in product development	L2/Ext	4		L1

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - Level 3 Prerequisites: Experience in Design Technology necessary with a strong desire to be creative using technological knowledge and skills in the workshop environment Minimum 8 credits in numeracy and literacy or 12 in Technology
Course Description This course is based on designing, modelling and presenting your ideas to a client of your choice or one supplied by the school. With the approval of your design, you will manufacture the design to meet client specifications. This is an academic course which leads on to university and a degree in design, engineering and manufacturing. Qualifications: Credits towards NCEA and University Entrance Cost: $85 for take home projects Contact Robin Ringwood
Level 3 Credits (AS)	Level	Credit	Num	Lit
91608 Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context	L3/Int	4		L1
91610 Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense	L3/Int	6		L1
91620 Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product	L3/Int	6
91613 Demonstrate understanding of material development	L3/Ext	4		UE w