11MEG
Level 1 Mechanical Engineering
Course Description
This is an introductory level broad based engineering course. Students will gain precision marking out skills, learn to fabricate a metal toolbox, and making a variety of hand tools while learning the basics on the lathe, milling machine, pedestal drill, aluminum casting and bench skills.
Course Overview
Term 1
1 period a week theory, 3 periods a week practical
Term 2
1 period a week theory, 3 periods a week practical
Term 3
1 period a week theory, 3 periods a week practical
Term 4
1 period a week theory, 3 periods a week practical
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Covered shoes are compulsory.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 2432 v9
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Manually construct plane geometric shapes for engineering
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 4433 v7
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 4436 v7
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Select, use, and care for engineering marking-out equipment
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22923 v3
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 12
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22926 v3
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0