NCEA Level 2 Engineering Technology
12EG Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Fowler.
Recommended Prior LearningNCEA Level 1 technology in either metal or wood.
Students who take this course will complete a full year in the metal and engineering workshop environment. Within the year they will undertake a minimum of 2 engineering projects, one of which is classed as their major project. Undertaking the major project requires the students to research and design a product (BBQ or similar) and to then plan and produce their design as a working prototype/product. Students participating in this course will gain credits in Unit Standards through Competenz (New Zealand Engineering Food & Manufacturing Industry Training Organization).
This course aims to teach students key theoretical and practical skills in the following: design and planning in metal fabrication, materials study of common engineering materials, measurement and precision marking out, safe working procedures for working with tools and machinery in the workshop environment, and theory and practical experience in welding.
This course caters for students interested in a future in the engineering and automotive industry. Students will earn nationally recognized engineering and automotive unit standards, while developing a range of creative and practical skills.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.
Course Overview
Term 1
Set project.
Build on knowledge and skills related to mechanical drawing skills and fixed machines.
Complete a comprehensive Engineering Knowledge workbook.
Term 2
Complete a range of practical engineering tasks as part of the process of developing a practical engineering outcome. Record evidence as you go and complete assessment theory work.
Developthe details and a plan for the production of a main project,/enginnering outcome.
Term 3
Complete a range of practical engineering tasks as part of the process of developing a practical engineering outcome. Record evidence as you go.
Aim to have the practical project completed by the end of term 3.
Complete all theory work.
Term 4
Present completed outcome and completed theory work for assessment.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
NCEA Level 3 Engineering and Automotive
The course is ideal for students who wish to leave school at the end of Year 12 and enter a trade or return and take Year 13 Engineering and then continue studying at University level in the field of Engineering, Product design or Project management.
Career PathwaysMining Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Fabrication Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Engineering Machinist, Train Driver, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryIt is recommended students pay the subject charge $95, to cover the cost of the take home materials used in the course.