Tauranga Boys’ College
This course requires 2 options.
11 Engineering Trades
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Colin Lawrence.
- A largely practical course based on two major projects that come together to form a single practical outcome.
- The first of these projects is predetermined and students will learn to interpret Engineering drawings in the manufacture of a 2 Stroke Compressed Air Engine.
- The second project involves student research and design and will form the presentation base for their engine.
- This course requires the use of a range of materials and is an introduction to modern processes, equipment and methods.
- This course is undertaken in an Engineering Workshop.
Course Overview
Term 1
Introduction / Safety and Safety assessment for 10% of course content.
Manufacture begins of Milled components for 2 Stroke Engine.
Manufacture begins of Turned components for 2 Stroke Engine.
Term 2
Assessment of Milled components for 20% of course content.
Assessment of Turned components for 20% of course content.
Term 3
Materials and Processes research undertaken.
Design of base support completed.
Manufacture of base completed.
Term 4
Full assembly of Engine and Base completed.
Assessment of complete assembly for 50% of course content.
Prerequisites
Open Entry - 10ITR preferred
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$75 materials fee
Pathway
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Apprenticeship
Fitter / Turner
Toolmaker
Assessment Information
Year 11 Tauranga Boys College Certificate| Paper | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 11ETR1 | Workshop Safety | Internal | 10.00% |
| Paper 11ETR2 | Milled Components | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11ETR3 | Turned Components | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11ETR4 | Complete Assembly | Internal | 50.00% |
Pathway Tags
Mechanical Engineer, Fitter Turner, Toolmaker, Machinist, General Engineer.,
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