Year 10 Materials Technology
10TEC Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Ching.
Students will develop design and problem-solving skills as well as a wide range of basic machine and hand skills. Students will develop knowledge relating to workshop safety and a range of materials and processing methods.
This course is semester based – two hours per week for two terms.
The course includes research, design, planning, and manufacture of a student generated project using wood as the main material.
Students will develop knowledge relating to workshop safety and a wide range of materials and processing methods.
The projects will draw upon students’ interests, cultural backgrounds, and their local environment.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Structures theory, technology challenges, Skill development and evaluation
Term 2
Skill development, research, design brief, outcome development and evaluation
_____________ Technology _____________ Hangarau
Assessment Information
Students are assessed against aspects of the NZ Technology curriculum.
Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Paramedic, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Medical Physicist, Electronics Engineer, Bank Worker, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Fabrication Engineer, Cabinet Maker, Clinical Physiologist, Farm Assistant, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Diver, Telecommunications Technician, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Event Manager, Technical Writer, Systems Administrator, Oral Health Therapist, Medical Imaging Technologist, General Practitioner, Electronics Trades Worker, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Information Technology Architect, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Welder, Ranger, Marine Engineer, Food Technologist, Forestry Scientist, Furniture Finisher, Geophysicist, Health Services Manager, Radiation Therapist, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Production Manager, Project Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Secondary School Teacher, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Geospatial Specialist, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Scrum Master, Garment Technician, Fire Engineer
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