Level 2 Engineering
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Rees.
Engineering is a practical subject where students complete a series of industry approved projects. These projects provide students with an opportunity to learn a wide range of practical engineering skills and techniques. Each engineering project encompasses the tools, material requirements, and competency and knowledge outcomes listed in the unit standards, providing a practical and stimulating experience for students. Students may also be offered additional tuition at SIT or ARA.
Course Overview
Term 1
For those new to the course you will need to complete a basic safety assessment worth 3 credits. For those that did Level 1 you have already completed this. Following the safety package there is a 3 week introduction to machinery theory which goes towards your Manufacturing Pathways for Schools (MaPS) assessment worth 7 credits.
The rest of the term you will be making a gear knob out of aluminum.
Term 2
There are two assessment booklets due this term as well as making the gear knob. The assessment looks at the fasteners and the common materials used in engineering. The focus on the term is lots of practical work especially on the lathe and milling machine.
Term 3
Term 3 is a good term to complete your practical and follow your machining skills with an assessment on hand tools. The majority of this course is practical and there are additional credits you can complete based on power tools and engineering metals
Term 4
We take this term to complete all the paper work and finish the manufacturing pathways theory work
Recommended Prior Learning
It is useful, but not essential, if you can operate machinery safely. You will need to understand the hazards in a practical environment and how to keep yourself safe.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of engineering hand tools
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of portable hand held engineering power tools
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Perform engineering drilling operations using a pedestal type drilling machine
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Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures in a specific engineering workshop
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of the mechanical properties and selection of engineering materials
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Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical fasteners used in mechanical engineering
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Demonstrate knowledge of and apply good work practices when performing machining operations in MaPS environment