L1TEC

Liston level 1 Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Technology 

Offers students an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in problem-solving activities through utilizing a range of resistant materials, such as metal, wood and plastics. The subject embeds sound workshop skills and practices and also prepares students to solve design problems. 

 What will I learn? 

  • Develop basic skills when using tools and equipment 
  • Acquire construction and joinery techniques 
  • Problem solving by providing a solution to fulfil the requirements of a brief 
  • Further develop freehand and technical drawing skills 
  • Design and planning skills 
  • Project management
  • Safe practices in a workshop environment

Course Overview

Term 1
Standard 1.1 Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome for an authentic context (6 credits)

Term 2
Standard 1.3 Demonstrate understanding of sustainable practices in the development of a Materials and Processing Technology design (6 credits)

Term 3
Standard 1.2 Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome by transforming, manipulating, or combining different materials (4 credits)

Term 4
Standard 1.4 Demonstrate understanding of materials and techniques for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome (4 credits)

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry, however, it is recommended that you would have demonstrated an aptitude for Technology at Years 9 and 10

Helpful Accompanying Subjects:
• DVC (Graphics)
• Mathematics
• Science
• Physics

Pathway

This course provides a foundation for further study in tertiary courses in technology or trade qualifications, eg. Design, Product design, Industrial design, Technological degrees, engineering and building trades

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Standard 1.1 Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome for an authentic context 6 Credits
Standard 1.2 Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome by transforming, manipulating, or combining different materials 6 Credits
Standard 1.3 Demonstrate understanding of sustainable practices in the development of a Materials and Processing Technology design 4 Credits
Standard 1.4 Demonstrate understanding of materials and techniques for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome 4 Credits