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 Number | Standard Descriptor | Credits | Assessment | Literacy | Numeracy | Vocational Pathways |
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2 | AS91338 03 *** | Design & Visual Communications 2.31 - Produce working drawings to communicate technical details of a design | 4 | External | No | No | C&I, M&T, PI, CI |
2 | AS91890 01 | Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.1 - Present a summary of developing a digital outcome | 6 | Internal | Yes L1LIT | No | C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI |
2 | AS91894 01 | Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.5 - Use advanced techniques to develop an electronic outcome | 6 | Internal | No | No | C&I, M&T, CI |
2 | AS91896 01 | Digital Technologiesand Hangarau Matihiko 2.7 - Develop an advanced computer programme | 6 | Internal | No | No | C&I, M&T, CI |
2 | AS91897 01 | Ditigal Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.8 - Use advanced iteractive processes to plan and develop a digital outcome | 6 | Internal | No | No | C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI |
2 | AS91899 01 *** | Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.10 - Present a summary of developing a digital outcome | 3 | External | Yes L1LIT | No | C&I, M&T, PI, SI, SC, CI |
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| Total Available Credits | 31 |
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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) |
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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
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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
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| KEY DATES: Week 2: Completion of portfolio and presentation of final outcome
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