[Design and Technology] Product Design and Technology Examination

Fri Nov 8 08:07:20 UTC 2019

Hi Lorranine and all

Thanks for sending this interesting article. So am I right in reading the bike in the exam is twice the 250 watts stated by the Australian  Vehicle Standards and travels at 7kms faster than the limit legally allowed on the roads and bike paths?

The e-bike is defined by Australian Vehicle Standards<https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2019L00198>. In 2012 the law was updated to bring Australia into line with European standards, which means it is legal to ride e-bikes with an electric motor of 250 watts of maximum continuous power that are activated by pedalling, at a maximum speed of 25km/h.

I hope my students or any others don't decide to go out and purchase this bike in the exam thinking Victorian teachers endorsed it and as a result do themselves or someone else an injury. With no insurance cover and highly possible a fine from the police.

Regards Craig

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From: destech <destech-bounces at edulists.com.au> on behalf of Lorraine Tran <tranlorraine at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, 7 November 2019 7:43 p.m.
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An interesting article to read given the issue raised earlier by Craig.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/nov/06/e-bike-surge-in-popularity-in-australian-cities-but-experts-warn-of-risks

Regards, Lorraine Tran.

On Thu, 7 Nov. 2019, 1:30 pm Lorraine Tran, <tranlorraine at gmail.com<mailto:tranlorraine at gmail.com>> wrote:
Hi Craig

Relevant info about ebikes is available on the VicRoads website.

https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/cyclist-safety/power-assisted-bicycles

Regards, Lorraine Tran.

On Thu, 7 Nov 2019 at 8:41 am, Craig Abernethy <cabernethy at salesian.vic.edu.au<mailto:cabernethy at salesian.vic.edu.au>> wrote:
Hi All
Does anyone have some feedback to contribute on the 2019 exam?
I noticed the Nireeka E-bike states ‘ You can cruise smoothly through your neighbourhood at up to 32 km/h and with a range of 80km on a single charge’.

I have an electric bicycle and it is governed by federal law to stop providing power after 25km/h. After that the power from the bike cuts out.

The bike in the exam therefore, is not street legal in Australia. I don’t think we should be adding information about new technologies in our exams that include products which are illegal in Australia.

Otherwise I don’t think there was too many surprises and my boys were reasonably happy with the content.

Thoughts?

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From: destech [mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au<mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au>] On Behalf Of Maryann AUGUSTINUS
Sent: Sunday, 20 October 2019 5:13 PM
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Subject: [Design and Technology] Top designs Authentication Record Form

Hi all
I have been unable to find the Top Designs Authentication Record Form.
There used to be a form teachers filled in . Can anyone send me a link to the Top Designs form required?
regards Maryann Augustinus UHS
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