Thames High School Thames High School

Mechanical Engineering Level 2

MEC2
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Slaney.

Recommended Prior Learning


Successful completion of at least 8 credits at Level 1 Mechanical Engineering or by approval of the HOD. 


Mechanical Engineering Level 2

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. 

Not all standards will be assessed for every student. A selection will be chosen to suit chosen projects. Likely credits will be around 14-18 in total for the year. 

Once all standards are achieved, there is the opportunity to be involved in an automotive project, or another project of their own design.




Course Overview

Term 1
Explore the possible issues that students can use to base their project on, or become part of the EVOlocity team, plan out their projects and collect necessary resources.

Term 2
Main bulk of the construction happens this term as well learning about health and safety, as well as a variety of common workshop tools.

Term 3
Finishing up the projects and completing the refinement and evaluations of their projects.

Term 4
Finish up any work, and last adjustments to projects, as well as competing in the EVOlocity challenge for the EVOlocity team.

Learning Areas:

Furniture & Mechanics, Technology


Pathway

Mechanical Engineering Level 3

Career Pathways

Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Tow Truck Operator, Tyre Technician, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Mine/Quarry Manager, Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Marine Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$100 for take home projects


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.