Engineering Studies

Course No: 15120

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

Students will learn about engineering concepts and their impacts through the study of engineering products. During the Preliminary Course this is studied through each of the following categories: Engineering Fundamentals, Engineering Products, Braking Systems and Biomedical Engineering. The HSC course continues this study by investigating: Civil Structures, Personal and Public Transport, Aeronautical Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering.

Do I need to have done Engineering in Year 9 and 10?

No, the Engineering Studies course does not follow on from Year 9 and 10 Engineering. You will not be disadvantaged for having not completed Engineering in Year 9 and 10.

Do I need to be studying Mathematics Advanced to do Engineering Studies?

No, Engineering Studies will not require advanced mathematics, however, you will find it easier if you have a strong understanding of Stage 5 Mathematics.

Is Engineering Studies only for people who want to study engineering at university?

The Engineering studies course will give you a strong basis for studying engineering at university but it is a worthwhile course even if this is not your goal. The Engineering Studies course helps you to apply mathematics, physics and chemistry to real world situations, reinforcing your understanding of these subjects. In the Engineering Studies course you will learn to manage projects, write reports and create and read drawings. These skills are applicable in many fields outside of engineering such as trades, construction and project management.

Are there many practical activities in Engineering Studies?

The stage 6 Engineering Studies course is more heavily focused on understanding of the mechanics and materials of engineering than the Year 9 and 10 course. There are, however, some practical activities in the course and we like to make the subject as hands on as possible.

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Important NESA Information

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12

Board Developed Course

Exclusions: Nil

Course Description

Main Topics Covered

Year 11 Course

Students undertake the study of 4 compulsory modules:

three application modules relating to the fields of engineering fundamentals, engineering products and braking systems
one focus module relating to the field of Biomedical engineering.

Year 12 Course

Students undertake the study of 4 compulsory modules:

two application modules relating to the fields of Civil structures and Personal and public transport
two focus modules relating to the fields of Aeronautical Engineering and Telecommunications Engineering.

Particular Course Requirements

Engineering Report

Year 11 Course

Students are required to produce an engineering report on the analysis of one type of braking system, and another report on biomedical engineering profession.

Year 12 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.

One engineering report from the Year 11 course and one engineering report from the Year 12 course must be the result of collaborative work, reflecting the importance of teamwork for successful engineering projects.

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