Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91055 about?

Accepted Answer

You need to show you understand the core ideas behind how things are made in factories and manufacturing settings. This means learning about different types of manufacturing systems (like batch production or assembly lines), the techniques used in manufacturing processes, how to map out a manufacturing process visually, and what yield and quality control mean.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91055?

Accepted Answer

1. Describe different types of manufacturing systems (one-off custom, batch, continuous/assembly line, flexible manufacture) 2. Describe the main categories of manufacturing techniques used in a process (inspection, transport, storage, operation) 3. Develop a process flow diagram that clearly communicates how a manufacturing process works 4. Describe what yield means in manufacturing and explain the role of quality control

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91055?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You describe the different types of manufacturing systems, techniques, and can draw a basic process flow diagram showing how something is made, plus you define yield and quality control. Merit: You explain why particular manufacturing systems are chosen for specific situations, explain the key techniques used in a real manufacturing process, and explain how yield is calculated and how quality control actually works. Excellence: You discuss and analyze why specific manufacturing techniques were chosen for a process, and you consider how factors like social and environmental change might affect yield prediction and quality control measures.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91055?

Accepted Answer

1. Students only provide simple descriptions without explaining the reasons behind manufacturing choices 2. Process flow diagrams are vague or incomplete, missing key steps or not clearly showing the sequence of operations 3. Students don't adequately connect quality control to yield or don't explain how they relate to each other in real manufacturing

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