Level 1 Mechanical Engineering
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Ringwood.
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.
This course has a cost of $50 to cover materials and consumables by agreement for take home projects.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Manually construct plane geometric shapes for engineering
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Select, use, and care for simple measuring devices used in engineering
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Select, use, and care for engineering marking-out equipment
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Demonstrate basic engineering workshop skills under close supervision
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Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures in a specific engineering workshop