Hagley Community College

13 Hard Materials and Technology (13HMT)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Recommended Prior Learning

Successful completion of the level 2 Hard Materials course or TIC approval

This course builds upon the Level 2 Hard Materials course. It is project based and includes the use of a CAD programme to design a new product to use with CAM machinery.

Course components

Use a CAD package to design a product
Research existing products to inform your decision about new products
Explore the use of CAM
Create a Flat pack product
Expand on your knowledge of tools and materials
Pathway to University - Product Design
Hands on approach to learning using Level 3 Achievements Standards

Course Overview

Term 1
Wood working skills & design research for US 29684 & 29679. To be approved before starting in term 2.

Term 2
Start of construction process for approved BCATS design. Continuation of research documentation.

Term 3
Construction process for approved BCATS design. Continuation of research documentation.

Term 4
Completion of both standards by end of first week in term 4

Learning Areas:

Practical Design

Assessment Information

Possible credits
External 0 credits
Internal 16 Level 3 - Achievement Standards