NCEA Level 3 Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
This course allows the student to engage in the activity of Product Design, the student develops an individual product for a specific need, within a given context and issue, for a specific stakeholder. The student develops their context and issue this year. The student has the opportunity to utilise a wide range of technological resources and facilities in the design and manufacture of their product. This should include a review and the selection of successful project management techniques and processes.
Assessment credits relate to the design, planning, prototyping, manufacture and final evaluation as fit for purpose of their product. Achievement Standard credits are gained via a comprehensive design portfolio, which involves academic rigour, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation, as well as manufacturing a quality product.
While there are 24 credits available in this course, an individualised programme will be created for each student based on their ability and needs in conjunction with the teacher.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have completed Technology or DVC at Level 2, with a minimum of 14 credits. They should have demonstrated they are able to manage their time effectively, be creative critical thinkers with an interest in product design and manufacturing.
* Students who have taken NCEA Level 2 Mechanical Engineering (12TME) who wish to pick up 13TEC need to apply for an exemption. Their application will be favourably considered.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students will be charged for project materials- Approximately $50.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
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
Popular careers for people with technology qualifications include: Project manager, Quantity surveyor, construction management, graphic designer, software design, product designer, architect, surveyor, draughtsman, structural engineer, software engineer, civil engineer, farmer. Trades including builder, carpenter and joiner, electrician, plumber, boatbuilder........ .,
Disclaimer
Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.
The 2024 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2023. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2024 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.