L2 Electronics
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Meyer.
An approved domain course, which involves students establishing an idea for a product, and the creation of a solution involving the application of technology. Students will initially be taught basic to intermediate electronics theory, practical construction techniques and programming skills while designing and constructing a number of small electronic projects.
They will then research, design and construct a parking garage control system based on microcontroller technology. Students will then design and build a prototype project of their own choice. Students will also be expected to design and produce a suitable enclosure to house their projects. There is a clear focus on carefully planning a well designed and constructed project.
This course will be assessed to a selection of L2 Technology Achievement Standards. Assessment is a combination of both internally and externally assessed standards. Students will have the opportunity to gain up to 27 credits at L2.
Required Prior Learning
Either completion of Year 11 Mathematics (12 credits minimum) and/or at the discretion of HOD Technology.
Subject Costs
Cost for course materials that will be consumed or taken home. (e.g.: Solder, copper tape, small components, wire, PCB material and PCB etchant). NB: For students who design larger, or more complex projects, the school fee may not cover the total cost of their materials. Any students in this situation will be invoiced later in the year on a case by case basis. $130
Pathway
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Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Course Endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Communicate in a team or group which has an objective
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.20 - Implement advanced procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product with special features
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.2 - Select and use planning tools to manage the development of an outcome
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of redundancy and reliability in technological systems
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.5 - Use advanced techniques to develop an electronics outcome
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 2
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