12DTE

Level 2 Robotics, Digital Technologies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr H. Russ.

You will learn to: 

• solve technological problems relating to complex embedded computer systems 

• use sophisticated software to design and manufacture printed circuit boards 

• recognise and use electronic components and systems 

• produce a complex 3-D virtual of your own design for a robot suitable for manufacturing using a 3-D printer 

• design and construct complex, autonomous electro-mechanical systems 

• program embedded computer systems 

• take responsibility for acquiring the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your goals. 

• organise and manage your own workflow to ensure that you achieve the goals you set yourself 

• work effectively with other other students.

Equipment & Stationery

“It is strongly recommended that students have a reasonably powerful, up-to-date laptop computer capable of running Windows for this course, as the majority of the programming and electrical, and mechanical design is computer based. Students need to be able to use this software at home as well as school, to get the most out of this course.”

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91338 v3
NZQA Info
Design and Visual Communication 2.31 - Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91356 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91357 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.4 - Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91894 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.5 - Use advanced techniques to develop an electronics outcome
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

* PLEASE NOTE

For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.