Evidence of learning

Assessment at Stage 1 is school based.

The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 1 Design, Technology, and Engineering:

• Assessment Type 1: Specialised Skills Task
• Assessment Type 2: Design Process and Solution.

For a 10-credit subject, students should provide evidence of their learning through three assessments. Each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%. Students undertake:

• two specialised skills tasks 
• one design process and solution task.

For a 20-credit subject, students should provide evidence of their learning through up to six assessments. Each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%. Students undertake:

• two or more specialised skills tasks
• one or more design process and solution tasks.