100TEC

Level 1 Technology

Course Description

This course will suit students who like computers and building machines and who want to understand how to make them stronger, faster and more efficient.  They will also be interested in using professional engineering software to test their concepts.  Computer generated models will be brought to life with advanced prototyping techniques such as laser cutting, 3D printing and electrical actuators.
Note: This course has the same assessments as Level 1 Materials Technology Textiles and Level 1 Materials Technology Furniture. If students choose to study two of these courses, some alternative standards may be available. If not, the credits attained are only counted once.

Recommended Entry Criteria

Year 10 Technology, Year 10 Materials Technology Furniture or Year 10 Mechanical Engineering, Year 10 Design & Visual Communication, or see HOD. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Additional materials.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92012 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92013 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92015 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0