Materials Technology
The design problems are chosen to introduce the students to a wide range of materials and processes, and the tools and machines used to shape, fashion and join these materials. As a result of this course, students increase and improve their problem solving and practical skills, learn to work safely with a variety of machines, tools, processes and materials, and gain a sense of achievement and pride in their work. The course provides a balance of academic and practical learning experiences. Assessment Continual formative assessments to check progress and completion of project based learning.
YEAR 9 Status
Compulsory
None
Prerequisites
Two
Periods per week
Description Materials Technology includes the investigation, use and development of materials to achieve a desired result. It involves knowledge of the properties and suitability of different materials for a specific purpose. Materials included are wood, metal, composites, plastics and synthetics. Areas of study may include the selection of suitable materials for a specific task, methods of working selected materials, designing, testing and evaluating, through to the possible effects manufactured items might have on our world. Assessment Continual formative assessments to check progress and completion of project based learning.
YEAR 11 Status
Optional
None. However, those who have completed the Year 10 course will be at an advantage.
Prerequisites
Periods per week Four Description This is a course of study that requires students to express ideas in practical terms using a variety of materials and processes to arrive at a technological outcome. Students will gain exposure to both the Materials Technology and the Mechanical Engineering curriculum through coursework that includes the development of core workshop skills, as well as planning, design, CAD (computer aided design), technological knowledge and the capability in using materials and processes. As a result, the students will improve their problem-solving skills and develop sound practical skills. They will learn to work safely with a variety of materials and processes, realise the need for ongoing evaluation of ideas and gain a sense of pride and achievement from their efforts. Assessment A course of approximately 20 credits will be offered from a selection of the following standards. The standards offered will be selected based on the student’s strengths and interests. AS 91044 Undertake brief development to address a need or opportunity. (4 credits – internal)
YEAR 10 Status
Optional
None Four
Prerequisites
Periods per week
Description This course is primarily intended to give students a good grounding and preparation to be successful in the Level 1Materials Technology course. Students opting for this subject at Year 10 and abovemust be able and prepared to demonstrate good written and visual communication skills required to fully describe and communicate their technological solutions. The students gain experience in analysing design problems, designing practical solutions and realising the solution throughmanufacture. They are encouraged to experiment and continually evaluate their own work honestly, to identify improvements andmodifications, and to demonstrate good practical skills. They also learn investigation skills and are required to undertake research, in their own time, into areas related to the design problem.
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Christ’s College Canterbury
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