This new half or full year course enables students to access Level 1, as well as some Level 2, Unit and Achievement Standards from across the Technology curriculum. The course is designed to span multiple technology contexts within the same class (Engineering/Manufacturing, Architecture, Product Design and Generic Technology). The content is designed to be transferable to both Tertiary and Vocational pathways.
Students will gain specialised skills, knowledge and experience during the research, design and construction of projects and are encouraged to incorporate multiple contexts, but are also able to specialise in a particular area of interest.
The course is a blend of practical and written Standards and has an emphasis on personalized learning. This course has a large number of Standards that can be accessed, and students are able to align assessment to reflect the evidence produced within their project, individual ability and personal interests.
I will work with students to ensure they are entered for the assessments which are the ‘best fit’ for them.
Content
Students options within the same class include the following:
1. Engineering/Manufacturing:
Existing Design: Students source plans or replicate an existing design and manufacture the item to the plan and drawing specifications. Prior to commencing the feasibility of each project will be checked to ensure it can be made using available resources and machinery. Skills learnt will be determined by the outcome being made.
Generic Technology (whole year) Drift Trike and Existing Design
This option focuses on the Generic Technology Achievement Standards and allows students to access an increased number of standards. It requires a good standard of literacy and a greater level of focus and self-management than some of the other options.
Costs: The students may be asked to provide some of the materials for individual student projects. Or they may be purchased by the school and costs reimbursed. Whanau will be consulted prior to this occurring.
Students will normally be entered for between 12 and 24 credits per year and are able to select a course that qualifies for Excellence Subject Endorsement.
Standards undertaken will be drawn from the following:
| Standard | Credits |
| AS91356 (2.3) Develop a conceptual design for an outcome ( LEVEL 2) (aka Final Design) | 6 |
| AS92012 (1.2) Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context | 6 |
| AS 92013 (1.3) Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing outcome | 6 |
AS92002 Develop product or spatial design ideas informed by the consideration of people
| 5 |
| AS91340 Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas Level 2 | 3 |
AS92003 Use instrumental drawing techniques to communicate own product or spatial design outcome
| 5 |
| AS91338 Produce instrumental working drawings communicate design ideas Level 2 (External) | 4 |
| AS92015 (1.4) Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials or Processing Tech Outcome | 4 |
Other Standards, including a wide range of Unit Standards are also available on a case by case basis