Mechatronics is the branch of engineering design that is combining computers with mechanical engineering.  It includes AI robots, drones, driverless cars, automated factories and any other product that is computer controlled.

NCEA Level:

Primary Qualification:

Primary Learning Area:

Date:

​​​​​​​Teacher(s):

Level 1

NCEA

Technology

2021

To be advised

Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
Imagine it, engineer it, and make it go. Create a micro-computer-controlled Mars Autonomous Rover Vehicle (MARV) to pilot around an obstacle course. Robotics provides students with opportunities to question, think about, and create technological tools, rather than just becoming passive users of technology.

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)
https://www.careers.govt.nz/searchresults?q=mechatronics

Learning outcomes/Assessment links:

 NCEA 
Level		 Standard 
 Number 		Standard Descriptor Credits  Assessment  Literacy  Numeracy  Vocational 
Pathways 
1AS91064 05 Design and Visual Communication 1.31 - Produce instrumental, multi-view orthographic drawings that
 communicate technical features of design ideas		3ExternalNoYesC&I, M&T, CI
1AS91065 05 Design and Visual Communication 1.32 - Produce instrumental paraline drawings to communicate design ideas3ExternalNoYesC&I, M&T, CI
1AS91881 01 Digital Technologies 1.5 - Develop an electronics outcome6InternalYes L1LitNoC&I, CI
1AS91883 01 Digital Technologies 1.7 - Develop a computer programme4InternalNoNoC&I, CI
1AS91884 01 Digital  Technologies 1.8 - Use basic iterative processes to develop a digital outcome 6InternalYes L1LitNoC&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI
1AS91047 04 Generic Technology 1.4 - Undertake development to make a prototype to address a brief ***6InternalNoNoC&I, M&T, PI, CI


Total Available Credits 28***




Note: Courses are subject to change with the review of courses at the end of each year. Course is endorsable.  *** Optional standards = Total of 28 available credits

Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)
The course will take students through the basic concepts of electronics, DC electrical systems, control programming and interfacing. Students will learn to control simple motors and actuators, and to interface with simple sensors in the building of a robotic device. They will design and build using the 3D printer and the laser cutter to create the body of their MARV.

Students should have the ability to work in a team. Each student will be provided with an individual computer and will share robotics equipment. Preference is given to students who achieved in Year 10 Mechatronics course, have ability in Mathematics or Science and who have a good attendance record and work ethic.

Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)
https://www.careers.govt.nz/searchresults?q=mechatronics

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)
This course provides an introduction to the world of mechatronics which is more and more a part of our day to day lives  with drones and remote vehicles being used in areas as diverse as agriculture, search and rescue, film and television and underwater recovery of resources.

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)
Students will combine hands-on  learning through the creation of their own project bolstered with teaching, through a combination of online assignments and face to face instruction,to provide the theory needed to progress the various  stages of their project.

Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)
Students will require a personal USB Drive.

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)
 Research and develop a concept and 3D model
 of a MARV (Mars Autonomous Rover Vehicle)
Produce orthographic and isometric exploded drawings of MARV design
Produce SLT 3D print files or laser cut files for producing prototype MARV		Manufacture prototype MARV
Develop and demonstrate an understanding of  intermediate control programming and interfacing
Design, build and test the electronics of MARV
Design, build and test Stage 1 Code of MARV

Iteratively build, programme, test and refine prototype code
Evaluate projects; its fitness for purpose against the brief


Complete portfolio of work and documentation of project




 KEY DATES: 

 Week 6: Rendered image of concept
 Week 8: Completed Model, orthographic and
                isometric drawing
 Week 10: STL and cut files for printing

KEY DATES: 

 Week 5: MARV prototype assembled
 Week 6: Prototype MARV complete and documented
 Week 9: Electronics complete and documented


 KEY DATES: 

 Week 3: Stage 1 code commpleted and tested with documentation
 Week 7: Stage 2 code completed and tested with documentation
 Week 10: - Completion of Project outcome

 KEY DATES: 

 Week 3: Completion of project documentation















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NCEA Level:

Primary Qualification:

Primary Learning Area:

Date:

​​​​​​​Teacher(s):

Level 2

NCEA

Technology

2021

To be advised

Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
Imagine it, engineer it, and make it go. Further develop skills with micro-computer controlled robotic vehicles to solve a problem. Create a robot that will work as part of a team. Robotics provides students with opportunities to question, think about, and create technological tools, rather than just becoming passive users of technology.

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)
https://www.careers.govt.nz/searchresults?q=mechatronics

Learning outcomes/Assessment links:

NCEA
Level		Standard NumberStandard DescriptorCreditsAssessmentLiteracyNumeracyVocational
Pathways
2AS91338 03 *** Design & Visual Communications 2.31 - Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design 4ExternalNoNoC&I, M&T, PI, CI
2AS91890 01 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.1 - Present a summary of developing a digital outcome6InternalYes L1LITNoC&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI
2AS91894 01 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.5 - Use advanced techniques to develop an electronic outcome6InternalNoNoC&I, M&T, CI
2AS91896 01 Digital Technologiesand Hangarau Matihiko 2.7 - Develop an advanced computer programme6InternalNoNoC&I, M&T, CI
2AS91897 01 Ditigal Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.8 - Use advanced iteractive processes to plan and
   develop a digital outcome		6InternalNoNoC&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI
2AS91899 01 *** Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.10 - Present a summary of developing a digital outcome3ExternalYes L1LITNoC&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI


Total Available Credits 31



Note: Courses are subject to change with the review of courses at the end of each year and as the new digital standards become more clearly defined.   ***Options for endorsement

Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)
The course will take students through the more advanced concepts of electronics, DC electrical systems, control programming and interfacing. Students will learn to control motors and actuators, interface with sensors and other robots in the enhancement of a robotic device. Students will use skills developed in designing, refining and building (using the 3D printer and the laser cutter) to create a robotic vehicle in answer to a defined problem or context.

Prerequisite: Ability to work in a team. Each student will be provided with an individual computer and will share electronic equipment. Preference is given to students who achieved in Level 1 Mechatronics course, have ability in Mathematics or Science and who have a good attendance record and work ethic.

Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)
https://www.careers.govt.nz/searchresults?q=mechatronics

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)
This course provides a more in depth look at the world of mechatronics which is more and more a part of our day to day lives  with drones and remote vehicles being used in areas as diverse as agriculture, search and rescue, film and television and underwater recovery of resources. Students will identify an area where a drone or remote vehicle can be applied and then develop a solution for the identified problem or need.

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)
Students will combine hands-on learning through the creation of their own project bolstered with teaching, through a combination of online assignments and face-to-face instruction, to provide the theory needed to progress the various  stages of their project.

Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)
Students will require a personal USB Drive.

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)

 Research and develop a concept and 3D model of   their project
 Produce working drawings of their design
 Produce STL 3D print files or Laser cut files for 
  producing their prototype


 Develop and demonstrate an understanding of
 advanced techniques in control programming and  interfacing
 Produce a plan for the development programme
  for your project
 Complete initial development of your project

 Iteratively build, programme, test and refine
 your prototype of the project to determine its
 fitness for purpose against the brief.



 Presentation of your summary of 
 developing a digital outcome




KEY DATES:

Week 6: AS91890
- Completion of proposal for project
​​​​​​Week 10: AS91338)
- Completion of CAD model and working drawings

 KEY DATES:

Key dates will be dependant on project proposed in Term 1


 KEY DATES:

 Key dates will be dependant on project proposed in Term 1


KEY DATES:

Week 2: Completion of portfolio and presentation of final outcome














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NCEA Level:

Primary Qualification:

Primary Learning Area:

Date:

​​​​​​​Teacher(s):

Level 3

NCEA

Technology

2021

To be advissed

Graduate profile: (What qualities/additional skills learners will achieve by taking this course?)
Imagine it, engineer it, and make it go. Use skills developed in Level 1 and 2 to develop and refine the project started in Level 2. Students will create a fully functional marketable prototype to fulfil the identified problem or context. Robotics provides students with opportunities to question, think about, and create technological tools, rather than just becoming passive users of technology.

Possible Career/ Vocational Pathway(s): (What career pathways are related to this course?)
https://www.careers.govt.nz/searchresults?q=mechatronics

Learning outcomes/Assessment links:

NCEA
Level		Standard
Number		Standard DescriptorCreditsAssessmentLiteracyNumeracyVocational
Pathways
3AS91631 03 Design & Visual Communication 3.34 - Produce working drawings to communicate
 production details for a complex design		6ExternalNoNoC&I, M&T, PI, CI
3AS91904 01 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.5 - Use complex techniques to develop
 an electronics outcome		6InternalNoNoC&I, M&T, CI
3AS91906 01 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.7 - Use complex programming techniques
 to develop a computer program		6InternalNoNoC&I, M&T, CI
3AS91909 01 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.10 - Present a reflective analysis
 of developing a digital outcome		3ExternalYes L1LITNoC&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI


Total Available Credits 21











Progression: (What courses does this course lead to?)
The course will take students through the more advanced concepts of electronics, DC electrical systems, control programming and interfacing. Students will learn to control motors and actuators, interface with sensors and other robots in the enhancement of a robotic device. Students will use skills developed in designing, refining and building (using the 3D printer and the laser cutter) to create a robotic vehicle in answer to a defined problem or context.h

Prerequisite: Ability to work in a team. Each student will be provided with an individual computer and will share electronic equipment. Preference is given to students who achieved in Level 1 Mechatronics course, have ability in Mathematics or Science and who have a good attendance record and work ethic.

Vocational/Industry links: (What vocational or industry learning experiences will be included in this course?)
https://www.careers.govt.nz/searchresults?q=mechatronics

Contextualised contexts: (What local, cultural, real-life content is involved in this course?)
This course provides a more in depth look at the world of mechatronics which is more and more a part of our day to day lives  with drones and remote vehicles being used in areas as diverse as agriculture, search and rescue, film and television and underwater recovery of resources. Students will identify an area where a drone or remote vehicle can be applied and then develop a solution for the identified problem or need.

Teaching and Learning Approaches: (How will I learn in this course?)
Students will combine hands-on learning through the creation of their own project bolstered with teaching, through a combination of online assignments and face to face instruction to provide the theory needed to progress the various stages of their project.

Resource requirements: (What resources will I need to have to learn in this course?)
Students will require a personal USB Drive.

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)

 Research and develop a concept and 3D model of your project
 Produce working drawings of your design
 Produce SLT 3D print files or Laser cut files for producing your prototype

 Develop and demonstrate an understanding of  advanced techniques in control programming and interfacing
 Produce a plan for the development program for your
 project
 Complete initial development of your project

 Iteratively build, program, test and refine your prototype of the project to determine
 its fitness for purpose against the brief


 Presentation of your summary of developing a digital outcome


​​​​​​​

 KEY DATES:

 Week 6: Completion of Proposal for  Project (AS91890)
 Week 10: Completion of CAD Model
and Working Drawings (AS91338)

 KEY DATES:

 Key dates will be dependent on
 project proposed in Term 1



 KEY DATES:

 Key dates will be dependent on
 project proposed in Term 1


 KEY DATES:
 Week 2: Completion of Portfolio
 and Presentation of final outcome



September 2020