13TAS — GENERICTECHNOLOGY

ENTRY CRITERIA

It is unlikely that students who have not gained a minimum of at least 14 credits from Level 2 Generic Technology (12TAS) would succeed in this course. Depending on class size, these students may be timetabled together with our 12TAS course.

Students from 12TPW may be eligible for entry at the discretion of the Head of Department based on all round academic performance.

INTRODUCTION

This course builds on an understanding of “Engineering Habits of Mind” from Levels 1 & 2 and is intended for students who aspire to professional engineering, (civil/ mechanical) architecture and design careers who should also be studying physics and/or calculus.

Students identify a community context to explore and then resolve an issue within that context by engaging in research, consultation, testing and modelling, idea development, planning and implementation of the final design. More information can be found at: www.tki.org.nz – (go to: learning areas – technology).

Note: It must be made clear that a practical outcome alone would not accrue any credits in this course.

Students can only enter 13TAS or 13FTE, not both.

RECOGNITION AND ENDORSEMENTS

All credits gained count toward University Entrance (14 credits needed from 3 subjects).

AS 3.5 (91358) counts 4 credits toward UE literacy requirements (10 credits required).

Attainment of AS 3.5 (91612) is mandatory for course endorsement as part of at least 14 credits at Meritor Excellence.

Credits gained in AS 3.5 also count toward NCEA literacy.

An opportunity is available to students who demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and skills in the evidence described to present their portfolio of work for external moderation for the New Zealand Scholarship qualification.

FUTURE PATHWAYS

This is the last of a three-year pathway intended for students aspiring eventually (from year 13) to degree level careers in the Construction and Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Creative strands of the Vocational Pathways.

Please refer to Vocational Pathways at https://youthguarantee.education.govt.nz for more information.

Students with these aspirations should also be studying Physics and Calculus.

COSTS

$100—$300 depending on the design of the outcome. A $150 deposit will be invoiced in March to allow pre- purchasing of materials, the balance will be invoiced (or credited) in the following November.

ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS – 13TAS

Not all standards will necessarily be assessed.

• External 91612 v3 - Generic Technology 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation (4 credits).

• Internal 91610 v3 - Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense (6 credits).

• Internal 91620 v3 - Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 - Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product (6 credits).

• Internal 91611 v3 - Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering its fitness for purpose in he broadest sense (6 credits)