Nelson College Nelson College

Level 1 Mechanical Engineering

11MEG
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

Learning Areas:

Technology


Pathway

Level 2 Automotive Engineering, Level 2 Industrial Engineering



			
					
					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.