Level 3 Hard Materials
13HMT Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Bryce.
Entry CriteriaPlease contact Mr Bryce, HOD Materials Technology, if you did not sit Level 2 Product Design but wish to be considered for a place on the course.
This is a limited entry course.
Limited Entry Courses: While Westlake endevours to provide all students with their first choices, in some courses there are limits for specialist staffing and/or rooming and equipment reasons. When student numbers exceed these limits students places will be determined by ballot. When students have selected more than one limited entry course, we will aim to place students in at least one of these courses. Students who have taken the subject in the previous year will have priority entry.
Level 3 Hard Materials
This is a practical, product design course that is based on trialing and testing techniques to manufacture products. Independence and self motivation are essential requirements to success. The course will assist students to move on to university or employment in any of the fields of engineering, design and manufacturing.
The course is also suitable for entry into trade training and apprenticeships where Achievement Standards are a requirement.
Students will be given the opportunity to design and make a personalised Cape Cod Chair and a Personalised Ukelele using the design process which will include stakeholder feedback and stakeholder evaluation.
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Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times.
This course will incur a fee for the project materials and consumables.