COURSE:  ENGINEERING STUDIES

Leader of Learning: Ms Fiona Spinks

2 units for each of Year 11 and HSC / Board Developed Course

Xavier Catholic College advises that Mathematics Advanced, Physics or Chemistry are helpful but not essential

Course Description:

Both Year 11 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.

Main Topics Covered:

Year 11 Course:  

Students undertake the study and develop an engineering report for each of the 5 modules:

• three application modules (based on engineered products).  At least one product is studied from each of the following categories:  household appliances;  landscape products and braking systems

• one focus module relating to the field of Bio-Medical Engineering

• one school-based elective module.

HSC Course:

Students undertake the study and develop an engineering report for each of the 5 modules:

• three application modules (based on engineered products).  At least one product is studied from each of the following categories:  Civil structures;  Personal and public transport;  Lifting devices

• two focus modules relating to the fields of Aeronautical Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering.

Particular Course Requirements:  

Students must be self motivated.  Students should have Maths and Science skills at a high level.

• Students develop an engineering report for each module studied.  

• At least one report in each of the Year 11 and the HSC courses must be the result of collaborative work.