12METL

NCEA Level 2 Mechanical Engineering

Introduction

This course will involve practical and theory components, based around engineering technology standards designed by Competenz. The work will concentrate around mechanical engineering and welding and fabrication.

While the world makes ever greater use of plastic materials and processes, most of the machines, mechanisms and structures that surround us have major amounts of metal parts. Steels and alloyed metals have properties that plastics are still not able to replace, and many of the processes used to shape metals are also used on plastics. The skills we will learn in class will be forever in demand and useful.

The Engineering course is aimed at giving you an introduction to Level 2 for workshop safety practices, engineering and workshop skills. You will be working towards, and preparing for your future in a workplace environment, keeping in mind safety and a good work ethic. You will also need covered footwear and be dressed appropriately in order to meet the health and safety regulations.

Course Outline

Credits Available:

Internal - 18
External - 0
Total - 18

Prerequisites & Equipment

Entry: Successful completion of Mechanical Engineering Level 1 or pass marks in other Year 11 subjects and at the discretion of the Learning Leader. This may include interviews with both students and caregivers.

Students MUST wear covered shoes and all safety (PPE) equipment in the workshop because Health and Safety is paramount.

NOTE: If students choose to construct a third project after completing all the specified projects. Any cost exceeding school coverage fees is to be met by the students.

Where this course can lead

This course will lead you to ether NCEA Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Competenz based or Level 3 Portfolio based programme for University level. This course leads to trade qualification pathways in mechanical engineering and engineering fabrication. Skills and knowledge relevant to the mechanical engineering industry:

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of mechanical engineering drawings and geometric construction in MaPS environment.
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply good work practices when performing machining operations in MaPS environment
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply good work practices when performing simple fabrication operations in MaPS environment.

Note: In order to achieve maximum credits within a set of Competenz assessments, you will be required to create two practical projects throughout the year. Each project will be marked against different unit standards.

Who to contact for more information

Pramesh Chand - pch@waitarahs.school.nz

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