St John’s College (Hillcrest) St John’s College (Hillcrest)

Level 2 Engineering

12TEC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Rowlingson.

Year 12 Engineering leads directly into Year 13 Engineering. 

Students will develop knowledge of machines and machining, cutting tools, and the application of good work practice while carrying out fabrication processes in an engineering environment.

Students will work on at least two projects. Eg: Portable food cooker, steel funnel.

Further tertiary opportunities include a wide selection of trade based careers, diploma and degree qualifications in mechanical, electrical, civil engineering. 


Course Overview

Term 1
Students will work towards the completion of at least two practical projects; a sheet metal funnel and an outside cooking device.
Students will work to achieve three Unit Standards:

32051 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of mechanical engineering drawings and geometric construction in an Engineering environment.
32053 Demonstrate knowledge of and apply good work practices when performing machining operations in Engineering environment
32055 Demonstrate knowledge of and apply good work practices when performing simple fabrication operations in an Engineering environment.

Term 2
32051 will be assessed.

Term 3
32053 and 32055 will be assessed at the end of term three.

Term 4
Assessment and construction of projects will finish early in term four.

Faculties:

Technology


Pathway

Level 3 Materials Technology

Career Pathways

Software Developer, Sound Technician, Biotechnologist, Fabrication Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Telecommunications Engineer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Geologist, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Engineering Machinist, Information Technology Architect, Environmental Engineer, Marine Engineer, Train Driver, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Plastics Technician, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Architectural Technician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Electronics Engineer, Automotive Electrician, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Metal Worker, Boat Builder


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$50 Materials
Stationary List. A3 20 page clear folder.