VCDSTS043
Examine and prioritise competing factors including social, ethical, economic and sustainability considerations in the development of technologies and designed solutions to meet community needs for preferred futures
Elaborations
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considering factors that influence the selection of appropriate materials, components, tools and equipment, for example Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ sustainable practices, custodianship and connection to Country
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investigating how ethics, social values, profitability and sustainability considerations impact on design and technologies, for example animal welfare, intellectual property, off-shore manufacturing in Asia
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analysing an environment to decide if it meets personal or community needs, for example consulting with family members when designing an enhancement to an indoor or outdoor home environment
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critiquing competing factors that influence the design of services, for example a natural disaster warning system for a community
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investigating the ethics of using surveillance systems while balancing privacy, security and safety concerns
VCDSTS043 | Technologies | Design and Technologies | Levels 7 and 8 | Technologies and Society
