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Materials Design and Technology

2008 was the first year of implementation. The first WACE examinations for Materials Design and Technology were conducted in 2009.

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Course Summary

This is a practical course where students can choose to work with wood, metal or textiles in the design and manufacture of products.  This is also a course about ideas, innovation and creativity. In order to do these well, students research and test materials and use strategies to develop innovative and creative ideas. They apply skills of management in planning and implementing a process, at the same time as they manipulate tools and machines to produce high-quality products.

Syllabus

For teaching 2011 For teaching 2012

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Course
Accredited September 2009
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Accredited September 2009
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  Course syllabus refinements summary
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Assessment and Other Support Materials

Guide to Grades

Resource Lists
(40 Kb)  (45 Kb)  Combined resource lists New 17/04/12
(34 Kb)  (49 Kb)  Introduction New 17/04/12
(36 Kb) (32 Kb) Multi-media resources New 17/04/12
(19 Kb)    (28 Kb) Print materials New 17/04/12
(16 Kb)    (28 Kb) Web based resources New 17/04/12

Examination Materials

(134 Kb) Stage 2 and Stage 3 Practical (portfolio) examination requirements 2012 New 28/03/12


 

Recent Publications

WACE Manual 2010-11

WACE Manual 2012

Last Updated:17/ 04/ 2012 15:00