SACE Stage 2 Design, Technology and Engineering study guide
SACE Stage 2 Design, Technology and Engineering · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
Design, Technology and Engineering is a Stage 2 subject within the South Australian Certificate of Education, the senior secondary qualification delivered by the SACE Board of South Australia. Stage 2 is the final year of the certificate, and the subject is listed alongside the other Stage 2 subjects published by the Board. It suits students who want to combine practical designing and making with engineering-oriented thinking, and who intend to use the subject in a pathway to further study, training, traineeships or employment. This profile describes the subject in two domains: Design and Technology Skills and Knowledge, and Design and Technology Application. Topics on this exam: Design and Technology Skills and Knowledge and Design and Technology Application. The SACE Stage 2 Design, Technology and Engineering study guide has 2 sections and about 692 words.
01Design and Technology Skills and Knowledge
This domain tests your command of the design process, materials, and safe production. You must know the iterative cycle of investigate, define, ideate, prototype, evaluate , and recognise that evaluation feeds back into earlier stages rather than ending the project. Understand how a design brief differs from a specification : the brief states the problem and constraints in broad terms, while the specification converts it into measurable criteria (dimensions, tolerances, budget, ergonomics, sustainability, safety standards) that you can test against. Know material properties and how they drive selection: strength-to-weight ratio, hardness, ductility, thermal and electrical conductivity, moisture resistance, and workability.
350 words, about 2 min02Design and Technology Application
Application questions ask you to use knowledge to solve, evaluate, or improve a real design. You must be able to read a scenario, identify the real need, and propose a solution with justified decisions. Expect to interpret and produce technical communication : orthogonal drawings, dimensioning and tolerancing, scale, section views, and isometric sketches. Know how to plan production: a cutting list , a process/flow chart , sequencing of operations, jigs and fixtures for repeatability, and quality control through checking against the specification.
342 words, about 2 min