Engineering Studies
Engineering Studies
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Course Description
Course Description
Both Preliminary and HSC courses offer students knowledge, understanding and skills in aspects of engineering that include communication, engineering mechanics/hydraulics, engineering materials, historical/societal influences, engineering electricity/electronics, and the scope of the profession. Students study engineering by investigating a range of applications and fields of engineering.
What students learn
What students learn
Preliminary
Students undertake study in the following modules of engineering:
▪ Engineering fundamentals
▪ Engineered products
▪ Braking systems
▪ Biomedical engineering
HSC
Students undertake study in the following modules of engineering:
▪ Civil structures
▪ Personal and public transport
▪ Aeronautical engineering
▪ Telecommunications engineering
Course Requirements
Course Requirements
Year 11 course
Students are required to produce a component of an engineering report in Engineering application module 3, Braking Systems, and then a complete engineering report in Engineering focus module 4, Biomedical Engineering.
Topic knowledge check and Yearly Examination.
HSC course
Students are required to produce one engineering report from either of the two engineering application modules, and one from either of the two engineering focus modules.
Topic Test and Trial Examination.
HSC Examination Format
HSC Examination Format
Sample HSC School-Based assessment
Careers and related industries
Careers and related industries
myfuture_bullseyes_booklet_a2 17.pdfThe knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways. Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Construction
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services
Manufacturing
Mining
Defence
Quality Control
Research & Development
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