Kaipara College Kaipara College

L2 Materials Technology

2MAT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: S. Hale.

NCEA Level 2 Materials Technology (2MAT)

This project-based course allows you to plan, design and develop an outcome to address a brief. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of different materials, including wood, metal and textiles.

Students will learn how to develop a technological brief for a given context, how to plan a project and manage their time and resources, the technological design process and practical skills associated with prototyping a technological outcome. Workshop health and safety and skills will also be included.

Leads on to Materials Technology at L3. Engineering, fabrication, upholstery, trades pathways.


Learning Areas:

2024 NCEA Level 2 Courses, Technology


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

L3 Carpentry, L3 Automotive Engineering

Career Pathways

Carpenter, Building and Construction Labourer, Furniture Finisher, Cabinet Maker, Joiner, Boat Builder, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Manager, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Stonemason


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There may be a cost associated with taking physical projects home. This will be determined on a project-by-project basis.










Disclaimer


IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.