Year 11 6HTK – Hard Materials Technology (NCEA L1)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Ms G. Small.
Why this course:
The aim of this course is to broaden each student’s technological knowledge and practice while at the same time stimulating the creativity that lies within us all. We feel this course will engage students and challenge them. We hope it promotes personal excellence and that it will open up pathways to further learning.
Course information:
Our focus in this Level 1 course is on helping students become innovative developers of products and systems. This NCEA Level 1 Hard Materials Technology course is fully assessed using Achievement Standards that highlight technology problem solving and planning. We see the delivery of Achievement Standards as being our best tool to encourage, challenge and engage our students.
This course leads to:
Level 2 Hard Materials Technology (7HTK).
Prerequisites
Completion of at least one semester of Junior Hard Materials Technology in Year 10 is recommended but not compulsory. Students with previous history of unsafe behaviour in the workshop and/or multiple referrals from these classes may be given conditional entry or in some cases denied entry to the course. HoLA discretion.
Pathway
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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