Unit 1 – Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals (Code: DTSE11)
Description
This unit contains the fundamental physics and theoretical understanding of mechanical systems and how they work. The main focus is on the construction of a mechanical system. Students are required to apply their knowledge to design, construct, test and evaluate operational systems. The focus of the system should be mechanical; however, it may include some electrical/electronic components.
Learning Activities
Producing a folio which includes:
· Outline of the design brief requirements, research.
· Designing and planning a mechanical system
· Develop workshop related skills and techniques
· Testing and evaluating of their mechanical system
Unit 2 – Electro-Technology Engineering Fundamentals (Code: DTSE22)
Description
In this unit students study fundamentals of electrical engineering principles. Through the application of their knowledge and the Systems Engineering Process, students produce an operational system that may also include mechanical components
While this unit contains fundamental physics and theoretical understanding of electrotechnology systems and how they work, student focus remains on the construction of electrotechnology systems.
Learning Activities
· Development of skills relating to electrical/electronic production
· Develop skills to use microcontrollers to perform various tasks.
· Producing, testing and evaluating their designed electrotechnology system.
Unit 3 and 4 – Integrated Systems (Code: DTSE33, DTSE44)
Description
Students gain further knowledge and understanding of the Systems Engineering process as they design and construct an integrated and controlled electromechanical product. They will draw on and expand on the physics and mathematical knowledge gained in Units 1 & 2 to assist in the production.
Learning Activities
Unit 3
· Producing a folio which includes investigating advanced mechanical-electrotechnology and integrated and control systems.
· Designing, planning and the commencement of construction of their designed integrated and controlled system
· Investigating renewable and non-renewable energy sources
Unit 4
· Producing, testing and evaluating integrated technological systems.
· Develop and maintaining a detailed record of production procedures.
· Describe and evaluating a range of new or emerging technologies.