Specialist Program
Protective Moto Gear
Program Overview
During the program, students take on the role of material scientists, employed by the Institute of Frontier Materials (IFM) to design protective motorcycle gear for Melbourne’s leading urban riding store Moto EST, to expand their protective clothing range.
Year Level
Year 7-12
Duration
2 Day Program
Prework
3-4 Hours
Industry Focus
Fibre Science and Technology
Capacity
50 students
Curriculum Links
Science
Technology
Engineering
Arts
Mathematics
Program Registration
This expanded clothing range will include innovative designs for male and female riders in urban environments. Prior to attending the Tech School, students undertake data analysis using TAC fatality data , view Australian artist Piccinni’s perception of what we might look like if built to survive a crash and conduct safety rating assessments of materials through the MotoCAP testing laboratory.
Students will design their own protective garments, calculating abrasion resistance from data provided by IFM on a range of material samples. At the conclusion of the program, students will evaluate their design against innovation, safety, comfort and cost criteria.
Success Criteria
- Follow scientific protocols
- Collaborate effectively to create Solutions to identified problems
- Consider a range of technologies and specialist equipment
Capabilities
- Critical & Creative Thinking
- Personal
- Social
- Ethical
- Design Technologies
Skills Focus
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Creativity
- Communication
Industry Partners
Technology Skill Up Sessions Available
Microcontrollers
Microcontrollers are widely used to power small form factor devices. This skill up will introduce students to microcontrollers and how to program them to suit their functional requirements.
Computer Aided Design
3D Modelling using industry current software to design virtual prototypes prior to physical production using 3D Printers or Computer Numeric Control machines
Sensor Technology
From automatic doors to step counters, sensor technology is widely used across society. The sensor technology skill up will provide the skills required to create fixed or wearable sensor devices to meet the determined design requirements.