Year 9 - Design Technology: Systems Technology

Year 9 - Design Technology: Systems Technology

Overview

Students will learn a range of skills applicable to electronics and systems technology as well as other areas of design and production. They will have the opportunity to explore emerging technologies, such as 3D design and printing and its possible uses in systems technology. Students utilise the design process for planning projects. They will also develop their skills in evaluating both finished products and their work practices.

Units / Topics Types of Assessment
Safe and Effective Use of Soldering Iron Workshop Safety
Diagnostics / Troubleshooting Soldering Iron Task
Techniques 3D modelling and design
Investigation, Analysis and Evaluation Solar Charged Nightlight
Understand and Apply Basic Electronics
Concepts when Designing and Creating Products

Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a sound foundation for students to Year 10 Systems Technology.