PDT300

Level 3 Product Design and Technology

Course Description

Technology is intervention by design. In this course, you will learn ways to solve problems through design.  You will experience learning across all three curriculum strands to ensure you become designers of successful, fit-for-purpose outcomes.  In this course, you will make your products predominantly using Hard Materials such as wood and plastics.


This course focuses on one major project due to the need to include complex manufacturing processes. There are two approaches to L3 PDT. The teacher in charge of the course will suggest the appropriate approach you take, depending on your experience. 

Format A allows students to realise a design of their choice as long as it includes appropriate processes for the assessment.


Format B is more prescribed to support students with less experience. At L3, students must complete complex processes, and to achieve this successfully, detailed plans and appropriate demonstration is required. Past projects include a Ukulele, Computer desk, and Complex cabinets.



This project culminates in the submission of a portfolio and technical outcome/prototype. 

In Year 13, you can explore design ideas using CAD (Techsoft Design, Adobe Illustrator, Sketchup) or Drawing techniques (Sketching, Rendering, Instrumental Drawing). You will also learn to use CAM processes such as tool-pathing for the CNC Router, 3D Printer and the Laser Cutter.

You will learn complex woodworking techniques and develop the ability to work precisely using all available resources at Henderson High.


Course Overview

Term 1
Brief development and initial concept development.

Term 2
Developing ideas, testing and trialling to developing a prototype.

Term 3
Manufacturing your chosen concept.

Term 4
Testing and evaluating.

Recommended Prior Learning

L2 PDT course is recommended. Experience in other L2 Technology courses may be considered.

If you are selecting this subject without the recommended prior learning, your acceptance is subject to HoD approval.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91617 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 3.10 - Undertake a critique of a technological outcome's design


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91620 v4
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 - Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91622 v3
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.22 - Implement complex procedures to make a specified product using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91623 v3
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.23 - Implement complex procedures to create an applied design for a specified product


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Minimum class sizes.

  • Course structure and activities are subject to change.

  • Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Meeting any course entry requirements

  • Minimum class sizes.

  • Course structure and activities are subject to change.

  • Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Course structure and activities are subject to change.

  • Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.