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.
Read more about this subject on NCEA.education (external link)
Related subjects
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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Assessor Support homeMaterials and Processing Technology standards
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Level 1 assessment matrix
Materials and Processing Technology matrix on NCEA.education
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