Materials and Processing Technology (Level 1 only)

Technology|New Zealand Curriculum

About Materials and Processing Technology

Materials and Processing Technology is a hands-on, creative subject that explores the 3 strands of the technology curriculum through the design, development, and creation of fit-for-purpose outcomes.

This page contains resources and tools to help support: 

  • internal and external assessment (exams)
  • teachers delivering this subject
  • learners taking this subject.

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Technology (Level 2, 3 and Scholarship)

Changes to Materials and Processing Technology

Sample resources for 92014 and 92015 for external assessment in 2025

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Materials and Processing Technology standards

Level 1 standards

Materials and Processing Technology achievement standards

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Assessment specifications

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Tools

Level 1 assessment matrix

Materials and Processing Technology matrix on NCEA.education

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