11TEH

Year 11 Product Development

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Nicholson.

Year 11 Product Development


This course is a launch pad for level 2 Product Development and students who may be considering pursuing a career in Industry or Engineering fields.

Materials and Processing Technology is a hands-on, creative subject that encourages ākonga to explore the three strands of the technology curriculum through the design and creation of fit-for-purpose outcomes. The practice of technology is grounded in intervention by design and ākonga will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate this.

Ākonga who study Materials and Processing Technology will develop knowledge about materials, techniques, and processes which are intrinsic to their application and use. They will learn to plan projects and develop specifications through design concepts (including CAD) and the use of briefs. They will create outcomes that address a need or opportunity.

Ākonga will cultivate life-long practical skills and learn to incorporate collaboration into their technological practice. They will also develop an understanding of sustainable practices through research and application.

The default contexts is generally 'Seating' or 'Storage' but students are able to work within an alternative context or pursue a line of innovation if they have a passion to solve an issue through design and manufacture.  

Because the process is individualized, the range of issues and products is huge! 

We also attend the National Fieldays at Mystery Creek each year to visit the innovation centre and experience what new and exciting products are being developed. This is a highlight every year!

Base course fee for materials of take-home component is $80, unless supplying own materials. This may increase depending on volume of material used. 

If you have any further questions about this course or other Product Development courses at Aquinas College, please email me [email protected] and I will be in contact. 


Year 11 Technology students at the National Fieldays, Mystery Creek . 



These are a range of products that have been produced by students over the years. 

Course cost for take home component of materials $80 (Can vary depending on product)

Course Overview

Term 1
Having identified a chosen issue to address, the process of Brief Development and Conceptual Design of the product is undertaken and continues through Term One and into the start of Term Two.

Term 2
Completion of the Brief and Conceptual Design Achievement standards. Manufacturing commences around Week 3 of this Term.

Term 3
Full practical periods in the workshop for the entire Term. Manufacturing to be completed by the end of the Term.
External modelling report begins for subject endorsement.

Term 4
External modelling report completed and due.
Verbal assessment interviews undertaken.

Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that students have completed a Year 10 Hard Materials programme but this is not a formal prerequisite for selecting Year 11 Product Development. 

Please Note that class numbers are limited to 20 for this subject. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Description Type Value
Material take home component Non-Voluntary $80.00
Additional charges may be required depending on material usage. Voluntary $
$80.00

Pathway

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Please note:

It is anticipated that three of the four Achievement Standards will be assessed in 2024, to make a combined total of 16 Level One credits.
This will consist of the two internally assessed standards and one of the Externally assessed standards.

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 8
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. 92014 v3
NZQA Info

Materials and Processing Technology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of sustainable practices in the development of a Materials and Processing Technology design


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.