This course requires 2 Options.
Level 3 Automotive Engineering - Two option course 8hrs
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Classen.
This is a course designed for Year 13 students who seek involvement in the Automotive and Engineering industry as a future career path. Automotive as well as Engineering standards will be delivered. Skills common to both industries such as safe use of machinery, hand tools and MIG welding will be included. Topics such as: knowledge of vehicle systems, setting up steering, brakes and gear ratios. The students will construct Grass Karts in small groups and be able to race them in the local inter-school competition.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Covered shoes are compulsory.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Join steel using the oxyacetylene welding process
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Demonstrate knowledge of carrying out emergency procedures in the automotive and related industries
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Use a MIG welding plant in the automotive industry
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Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical power transmission
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Use a gas metal arc welding plant in the automotive and related industries
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of intermediate light fabrication trade practice
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Demonstrate knowledge of and produce development drawings and patterns for three-dimensional objects in MaPS environment