Level 1 Resistant Materials Technology 101
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: J. Crawford.
This course follows on from Year 10 Wood and Metal Technology.
Students will work with a range of hard materials; solid timber, timber products, metal, acrylic and more.
Economy of time, material and effort is encouraged - upcycling and repurposing supported.
Students will gain through experience an understanding of the properties of materials and develop the skills to manipulate them to produce high quality outcomes.
There is a strong Design component offered as part of RMT101 - Students have the opportunity to build their own designs and take the final product home.
Resources include traditional timber and metal workshop environments as well as laser cutter and 3D printers.
Students will be assessed on their understanding and execution of basic technological processes and their application of health and safety within a workshop environment. Resistant Materials Technology is an approved University Entrance subject.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 Wood/Metal Technology preferred or with approval of the HOD of Resistance Materials Technology.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
1 x A3 clear file, USB memory stick required
Pathway
RMT101 can be a pathway to the Building Academy program, also to RMT201.
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.
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
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