Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
Mechanical engineers make things! They use a variety of materials and manufacturing processes to design and build machinery, products and other cool stuff. It’s mechanical engineers who make motorbikes, cars, tools, cell phone towers, aluminium boats, wrought iron products and so much more.
Entry into this subject is by approval from Ms Michelle Green (Head of Learning Area) with preference given to students who have successfully completed a National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 1). For safety reasons, numbers are limited on this course.
Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)
https://www.careers.govt.nz/searchresults?q=mechanical+engineering
Learning outcomes/Assessment links:
NCEA Level | Standard Number | Standard Descriptor | Credits | Assessment | Literacy | Numeracy | Vocational Pathways |
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2 | US32051 01 | Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical engineering drawings andgeometric construction in MaPS environment | 4 | Internal | No | No | N/A |
2 | US32053 01 | Demonstrate knowledge of and apply good work practices when performing machining operations in MaPS environment | 7 | Internal | No | No | N/A |
2 | US21683 03 | Demonstrate knowledge of and apply good work practices when performing simple fabrication operations in MaPS environment | 7 | Internal | No | No | N/A |
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| Total Available Credits | 18 |
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Note: Courses are subject to change with the review of courses at the end of each year. Course is NOT endorsable.
Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)
A formal pathway into the world of mechanical engineering apprenticeships.
Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)
Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)
Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)
The Engineering Industry Training Organisation (Competenz), and the Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO) both offer schools genuine industry unit standards at Level 2 and 3. This qualification prepares students for real jobs in the engineering industry by developing all kinds of relevant skills and knowledge. Students develop confidence using a variety of hand and machine tools, measuring and welding equipment. This empowers them to work more and more independently and with increasing skill. Students learn to communicate ideas through drawings and plans. This enables them to reproduce products to a high standard or to design and develop their own ideas and share them efficiently with others.
Students are taught safe practices in preparation for industry. Caring for our excellent facilities make students part of a long tradition of quality students who can be recommended by Kaitaia College staff to future employers. Level 2 students will be manufacturing an off-road pocket bike.
Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)
Course Outline
Term 1 02 February - 16 April 2021 (10/11 weeks) | Term 2 03 May - 09 July 2021 (10 weeks) | Term 3 26 July - 01 October 2021 (10 weeks) | Term 4 18 October - early November 2021 (4 weeks) |
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Course Introduction Safety and engineering hygiene: Responsibility of students Health and safety Projects to be selected from: Gatlin lantern, Compressed air engine, Gear knob, Model traction engine, Table trebuchet | Engineering drawing: Drawing principles/Engineering sketches/Lines and geometric/ Symbols/Engineering layout Learning check Machining: Machine types/Cutting tool geometries/ Work-holding devices Learning check
| Fabrication: Fabrication equipment and allowances Learning check Materials and fasteners:Selection and use of engineering materials/Metals (Ferrous and non-ferrous)/ fabrication material selection /fasteners Learning check
| US2387 - Assemble mechanical components
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KEY DATES:
Week 3 Safety | KEY DATES: Week 2: GMAW Welding Week 3: Power tools Week 7: Dimensional measuring | KEY DATES: Week 10: Advanced procedures
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Acknowledgement of Effort
Students are able to earn in-house Motivational Certificates for Merit or Excellence if they meet certain criteria.
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