Level 3 Engineering
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Martin.
Level 3 Engineering/Technology 13HMM
Engineering is a practical course that allows students to gain competence in advanced engineering/technological skills and knowledge. The skills include the use of hand tools, power tools. lathe and milling machining, welding, and fabrication. Also Technical Drawing and Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines such as the laser cutter and 3D printer will be a major part of this course.
The first project is the designing and construct of a chess set using CAD and CNC machines.
The second project will be based on a student design task. Depending on student numbers and interest a small petrol motorized vehicle could be constructed.
For further information see: Mr Martin
Course Overview
Term 1
Drill gauge, reading a drawing, and making out exercise.
Planning the year's work, depending on what project is undertaken.
Chess set
Materials Unit Standard
Term 2
Complete chess set and start designing second project.
Integrate parts into final project Achievement Standard (half year task.)
Recommended Prior Learning
It is recommended that students have done ether wood or engineering in years 11 or 12.
Pathway
The skills and knowledge in this practical course link directly to any trade and are transferable to any other career. Or further tertiary education.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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