Question 1

What is NCEA AS 91631 about?

Accepted Answer

This achievement standard asks you to create a set of working drawings (like blueprints or technical drawings) that show exactly how a complex product or building design would be put together or built. You'll use different drawing types, views, and techniques to communicate all the details someone would need to actually construct or assemble your design, whether you draw by hand or use computer software.

Question 2

What do students need to do for AS 91631?

Accepted Answer

1. Select appropriate types of views and drawing modes (like floor plans, elevations, cross-sections, 3D models, detail views) based on your design and standard practice conventions 2. Apply correct drawing conventions and techniques consistently—including line types, dimensioning, scales, material symbols, and layout standards used in engineering or architecture 3. Create a complete linked set of related drawings that show both exterior and interior details needed for construction or assembly 4. Accurately measure and dimension your drawings with correct scaling throughout 5. Use appropriate media (traditional drafting tools or CAD software) to produce precise, professional-quality working drawings

Question 3

What's the difference between Achieved, Merit, and Excellence for AS 91631?

Accepted Answer

Achieved: You select adequate views and modes, include conventional working drawing types (plans, elevations, sections), show some understanding of drawing conventions, and communicate basic construction or assembly details with materials identified. Merit: You produce a complete, precisely dimensioned set of linked drawings with accurate line work and strong application of conventions, presenting drawings that clearly explain construction and assembly details as a solution to a design problem. Excellence: You demonstrate excellent and consistent use of drawing conventions and standards, carefully selecting all necessary views and drawing modes that comprehensively and clearly communicate detailed construction or assembly information, creating a cohesive professional set of working drawings.

Question 4

What mistakes do students typically make in AS 91631?

Accepted Answer

1. Getting the scale wrong or inconsistent across drawings—issues with scaling prevent you from achieving higher than Achievement level, so double-check all measurements and dimensions are accurate and match across related drawings 2. Not understanding or applying proper drawing conventions and standards (like line types, dimensioning methods, and symbols used in NZ engineering or architectural practice) 3. Including unrelated evidence or spending effort on unnecessary written content instead of focusing on producing the actual drawings—your working drawings should speak for themselves

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