Engineering Studies

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course

Course Description:

Engineering Studies offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of engineering graphics, mechanics, materials, as well as the scope of the engineering profession. Students will explore in detail engineering activities in the fields of civil structures, aeronautical, biomedical, mechanical engineering and telecommunications. The course covers the principles of electricity, static forces, friction, hydraulics and aerodynamics. Students will explore the classification of materials as metals, non-metals, polymers, ceramics and composite materials. Examining the microscopic and molecular structure of these materials enables students to understand the uses of these materials. Engineering is never simply learning theories and concepts, rather everything is directly related to the practical application of knowledge to solving real world problems.  

Main Topics Covered:

Preliminary Course

• Students study four modules of work beginning with an introductory module on Engineering fundamentals in which the basic concept of engineering mechanics, materials and graphics are covered in reference to some simple engineered products

• This is followed by two Engineering Application modules, one on Engineered Products and the other on Braking Systems

• The fourth module studied is an Engineering focus module in the interesting area of Biomedical Engineering

• Students complete engineering reports based on these modules.

HSC Course

• Students study four modules of work beginning with an Engineering Application Module on Civil structures. In this unit of work Bridges and cranes as used in the construction of civil structures, are studied in some detail.

• This is followed by two Engineering Application modules on Personal and Public Transport and Aeronautical Engineering

• The fourth module studied is an Engineering focus module on Telecommunications engineering

Note: 

Students need a reasonable level of mathematical ability (Yr 11 Advanced Mathematics) to successfully attempt the mechanics work in the course. 

School Fees: 

Preliminary Course $55 HSC Course $55 (Includes workbooks)