| L2TEC | L2 Design Technology | 20 credits | Yr: 12 | |
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 | 16 internal credits and 4 external credits. Projects are designed and constructed, with assessment being split between the product and student explanation of their method and decisions via interview. | |||
| Costs: | ||||
| $210 | ||||
| Prerequisites: | ||||
| Students must have completed the level 1 technology course and must have gained a merit or higher in one of the major projects at level 1 or with Head of Faculty approval. Note that this course uses the same standards as creative technology, and so students cannot do both courses. | ||||
| Learning Strategies: | ||||
| Students will be involved in investigation, research, design development, planning, problem solving, evaluating design and production processes. Students will complete practical projects with accompanying design and written work. | ||||
| Main Areas of Study: | ||||
| This course expands on the essential skills and knowledge students developed in level 1 technology. This course is for students who are interested in product design and innovation, and engineering. Students will complete a practical project with supporting research and design work. Projects will include some hands-on skills, and advanced technology such as an introduction to electric vehicles. This course is an academic technology program offering only achievement standards and is part of a university pathway. | ||||