Level 3 Hard Materials

Course Description 

Students will investigate material properties to develop a project for an authentic outcome.

Students will build a complex project in the first term where they will learn the necessary skills to develop their own concept. There will be plenty of room for students to develop their concept through inquiry-based learning and then develop that concept into a Prototype.

Topics covered: Safe Working Practices • Communicate Information • 3D digital modelling • Power Tools • Fixed Machinery • 

Recommendation for subject entry 

HMT200 / DSM200.

Assessment

Three internal Achievement Standards are on offer in 2026. 

• Implementation (6 Credits)

• Concept Development (6 Credits)

• Develop prototype (6 Credits)

Next steps                                                                                                                                        

University or Trades                                                   

Course contributions

$120.00 (towards the cost of projects that students take home)