Mechanical Engineering Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Slaney.
Mechanical Engineering Level 3
A workshop course with the emphasis on practical skills leading to greater knowledge and understanding of Mechanical Engineering systems and implementations. Credits are obtained by a combination of theory and practical based assessment provided through Competenz, as well as NCEA achievement standards. The achievement standards add up to create an university entrance bucket.
Not all standards will be assessed for every student. A selection will be chosen to suit chosen projects. Likely credits will be around 14-20 in total for the year.
Course Overview
Term 1
Either, start making a practical project for a machining and fabrication standard, or explore problems that could be solved by the creation of something new.
Term 2
Continuation of the machinery and fabrication as well as looking into the properties of engineering materials, or designing the solution of the problem, and starting the manufacturing of it.
Term 3
Completion of both projects.
Term 4
Finish of written components of each project, and submitting any outstanding work.
Recommended Prior Learning
Successful completion of at least 6 of the Achievement Standard credits at Level 2 Mechanical Engineering or by approval of the HOD.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$100 for take home projects
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Produce components by performing engineering machining operations in MaPS environment
NZQA Info
Perform fabrication operations in MaPS environment
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Automotive Industry: Automotive Engineer, Automotive Electrician, Motor Body Trades: Light and Heavy Fabrication Engineering: Fitter Turner, Composite Engineer, Machinist and Toolmaker, Marine Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Construction: Scaffolder, Roofer, Boat Builder, Plumber/Gasfitter Armed Forces: Navy Weapons, Engineering Officer, Aircraft Engineer, Army Field Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Architect, Architectural Technician, Automotive Mechanic, Bicycle Mechanic, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician (Mechanical and Electronic), Biotechnologist, Boiler Attendant, Brewer, Butcher, Cabinet Maker, Chemical Engineer, Chemical Production Operator, Chemist, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtspers,
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.