3PDV - Level 3 Product Development
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr H. Jones.
Design and development of innovative products that meet real needs is the main focus of this course. Students will develop skills and knowledge by working with a variety of materials, equipment and processes and producing two technology outcomes. Students will learn to be innovative, reflective and critical in designing new products to benefit people.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students develop a small laser cut product.
Term 2
Students design and develop their own conceptual designs.
Term 3
Students develop their own prototypes
Recommended Prior Learning
12 Level 2 Technology credits.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$30 materials for take home projects. Students may need to bring additional materials as required for their individual projects.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 - Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.22 - Implement complex procedures to make a specified product using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.25 - Demonstrate understanding of a complex machine
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 25
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Patternmaker, Glazier, Tailor/Dressmaker, Boat Builder, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Engineering Machinist, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Furniture Finisher, Joiner, Plastics Technician, Garment Technician,