Level 2 Industrial Engineering
Course Description
This course is designed to enhance and build on the skills learnt in Level 1 Mechanical Engineering. Through fabrication, machining, aluminium casting and using oxyacetylene gas equipment, students will be producing an engine which will run off steam or compressed air. The options are a Stationary engine or a Traction engine, both of which are based on the original Mamod designs.
Course Overview
Term 1
Workshop safety
Production of Traction engine
Term 2
Production of Traction engine
Term 3
Students will be learning CAD (Computer Aided Design - using Solidworks) creating 3D models. These will be converted into 2D instrumental drawings which the students will then print off and use to make their steam engines.
Term 4
Finishing off CAD and/or Manufacture of the Traction Engine
Recommended Prior Learning
Minimum 8 credits in both literacy and numeracy or 12 credits in a technology subject.
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: 24 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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