Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91057 about?

Accepted Answer

This standard asks you to make a product from wood, metal, plastic, or similar materials by following a step-by-step process and checking your work meets the design specifications. You need to use proper techniques for measuring, shaping, joining, and finishing your product while following health and safety rules.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91057?

Accepted Answer

1. Follow a set of techniques and step-by-step instructions to build the product exactly to its specifications 2. Carry out appropriate tests (like measuring tolerances, checking fit, or performance testing) to prove your product meets the specifications 3. Apply safe working practices that comply with Health and Safety at Work requirements throughout the making process 4. Use one or more basic techniques from measuring/marking, sizing/shaping/forming, joining/assembling, and finishing/detailing 5. Work independently and accurately to execute the techniques and tests (for Merit and Excellence grades)

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91057?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You follow the step-by-step process, use appropriate techniques, and carry out tests showing your product meets the given specifications while working safely. Merit: You work with independence and accuracy throughout the making process, execute techniques cleanly with minimal errors, and your testing clearly demonstrates the product meets specifications. Excellence: You complete the work efficiently by economising on time, effort and materials while maintaining quality, and your testing is thorough and demonstrates your product reliably meets all specifications.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91057?

Accepted Answer

1. Not testing or measuring the final product against the specifications — you must prove it actually meets the requirements given, not just assume it does 2. Skipping steps in the process or cutting corners on techniques, rather than following the full step-by-step method required 3. Unsafe practices or not documenting that health and safety rules were followed throughout the work

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