Tauranga Boys’ College Tauranga Boys’ College

11 Engineering Trades

11ETR
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Colin Lawrence.

Prerequisites

Open Entry - 10ITR preferred


  • 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.


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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.

Learning Areas:

Technology


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

Engineering Trades 2, Secondary Tertiary (STP)

Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing
Apprenticeship
Fitter / Turner
Toolmaker

Career Pathways

Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Electronics Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Metal Worker, Mechanical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Industrial Designer, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Engineering Machinist, Environmental Engineer, Welder, Marine Engineer


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$75 materials fee