Mechanical Engineering Level 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr Slaney
Mechanical Engineering
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 Tools4Work, as well as NCEA achievement standards. Successful projects in the past have included a gravity powered vehicle or drift trike.
Pathway
Career Pathways
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$65 for take home projects
Recommended Prior Learning
Successful completion of a year 10 Technology course or by approval of the HOD.
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Pathway Tags
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 in 2020 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.