| Students use appropriate technology skills when selecting and using materials which are appropriate to achieving intended solutions to meet a technology need. |
| Nature: Students understand that the properties of materials are considered when making selections to meet design, production and service requirements. |
Techniques: Students select and safely use equipment and techniques appropriate to both material and design requirements to achieve specified standards of accuracy and presentation. |
M 1.1
Understands that materials may be used for different purposes. |
M 1.2
Uses equipment to safely manipulate and process common materials. |
M 2.1
Understands that when selecting materials their properties are considered. |
M 2.2
Selects and uses equipment with increasing accuracy and control to safely manipulate and process materials. |
M 3.1
Understands that the properties of materials need to be related to the requirements of own design. |
M 3.2
Selects and safely uses techniques and equipment for working materials to the requirements of own design. |
M 4.1
Understands that the properties of materials are matched to the functional and aesthetic requirements of own design. |
M 4.2
Applies a range of techniques for safely working materials to the functional and aesthetic requirements of own design. |