Year 8 Technology- Course IntroductionWelcome to the online homepage for St Augustine's College Year 8 Technology Course. This year you will have the chance to engage in new and exciting activities and challenges. Each of the three projects introduce you to unique industrial practices, areas of expertise and rewarding career paths and you'll learn exciting skills that you will find useful for many years to come. The three units are:
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Digital TechnologiesArea of Study: Information & Communication
Design Specialisation: Electrical Design Technologies: Electronics & Mixed Media Design Project: Electronic mechanisms Focus Outcomes: 4.1.1 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.4.1 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.6.1 |
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Unit Marking ScaleEach unit requires the completion of a Practical Work (60%) which will require you to demonstrate competent skills in the focus area, a Project Folio (20%) which documents the knowledge and understanding of the new skills you have acquired and a Written Task (20%) that demonstrates acquisition of knowledge in the focus area.
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OnGuard Safety TestsYou will be required to complete a series of online safety tests relating to tools and techniques that you will learn about and use during this unit of work. You will need to complete ALL of these "OnGuard" online safety tests BEFORE you can commence your practical work. These tests can be completed online from any computer in your own time using the URL link below.
NB: This is an Occupational Health & Safety required by law and is therefore a compulsory requirement for all students. To complete your "OnGuard" safety tests click here. |