Ncs Mechanical

SA NCS:Mechanical Technology From Wikibooks, the open-content textbooks collection Jump to: , National Curriculum Statement -Curriculum for Grades 10 to 12- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mechanical Technology - - - - - Mechanical Technology Introducing the Subject - Introducing the Subject DEFINITION The subject Mechanical Technology focuses on technological processes from conceptual design to practical problem solving, as well as the application of scientific principles. The subject provides scope for the improvement of the different processes, systems and services used in the production and manufacturing of the goods and products used to enhance the quality of life of both the individual and society. ''''''''''''''''==SCOPE== Mechanical Technology gives learners the opportunity to: carry out practical projects, simulations of systems, tasks and real-life projects using a variety of processes and skills; learn by solving mechanical problems in methodical and creative ways; learn by dealing directly with inclusivity, human rights, social and environmental issues in their theoretical and practical tasks; use and engage with subject-related knowledge in a purposeful way; use a variety of life skills when working on projects in an authentic context (e.g. decision making, critical and creative thinking, co-operation, needs identification); a...