VCDSTC027
Investigate the suitability of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment for a range of purposes
Elaborations
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conducting experiments and tests to understand the properties of materials, for example strength, durability, warmth, elasticity
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investigating the mass production of products to ensure standardisation, for example students setting up a production line to produce a product for a school fete
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investigating the suitability of technologies (materials, systems, components, tools and equipment) when creating a designed solution, for example, a toy for a young child, a composting system for household waste management, raised garden beds for improved access, weaving nets, bags or baskets
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comparing how different components interrelate and complement each other in a finished designed solution, for example investigating and playing with joining processes for a variety of materials in the production of common products
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investigating local constructed environments to compare how buildings were constructed in the past and in the present and noting innovations
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analysing designed solutions from a range of technologies contexts with consideration of possible innovative solutions and impacts on the local community and the sustainability of its environment
VCDSTC027 | Technologies | Design and Technologies | Levels 3 and 4 | Technologies Contexts | Materials and technologies specialisations
