1 Mechanical Engineering Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Padavatan.
This course is designed to introduce students to a pathway that covers a wide range of skills required for a variety of trade related occupations. Students will learn new skills and focus on Health and Safety in the workshop by using a range of different mechanical engineering tools to make a range of different projects. It is advisable that students take this course if they are interested in trade related career pathways which include the automotive industries, plumbing, roofing, fitting, turning and welding.
Course Overview
Term 1
Meet with Deans - Options
Introduction- Goals and Expectations. Student Handbook. NCEA
US22926 Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures in a specific engineering workshop
Assessment US22926 - 2 Credits
Begin planning for a technological outcome.
Project - Junior Hacksaw
Term 2
Introduction- Goals and Expectations. Student Handbook. NCEA
US22923 Demonstrate basic engineering workshop skills under close supervision
Assessment US22923 - 12 Credits
AS (1.1) - Develop a materials/processing technology outcome for an authentic context]
Project - Tool Clamp
Term 3
Introduction- Goals and Expectations. Student Handbook. NCEA
Main focus fo r tis term planning and practical engineering skills
AS (1.2) - [Develop a materials/processing outcome by transforming, manipulating or combining different materials].
Project - Machinists Hammer
Term 4
Consolidation and completion of projects and outstanding work.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
The course incorporates the following basic skills and knowledge:
* basic workshop safety procedures;
* basic engineering workshop techniques including, cutting, marking out,
measuring, joining, assembly, and finishing;
* use of basic tools and machinery; and
* investigation, design and building of a simple product.
Assessment Information
All assessments are internally assessed, and may have both a written and practical component.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate basic engineering workshop skills under close supervision
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures in a specific engineering workshop
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome