Engineering Trades - Level 3

Course Description

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This course is centred around a single complex practical. Students will design using CAD (Computer Aided Design) developing full orthographic engineering drawings. Students will put their design through our CAM system (Computer Aided Manufacture) and then learn to programme and set CNC (Computer Numeric Control) machines to produce their product.

This course undertaken in an Engineering Workshop.

Course Overview

Term 1
Introduction to CNC language and 'G' Code programming.
Concept designs for practical.

Term 2
Introduction to 'Aspire' CAM system
Designs refined and tool-paths tested.

Term 3
Working on CNC router, using Mach3 control system.
Production of designed item.
Assessment of practical component.

Prerequisites

If you did not take a pathway course at Level 2, or achieved fewer than 14 credits in that course, you will need HOD approval

Credit Information

Assessment	Level	Internal or External	Credits	L1 Literacy Credits	UE Literacy Credits	Numeracy Credits
U.S. 2436 v8 Create three-dimensional engineering models using CAD software under supervision	3	I	5
U.S. 4797 v8 Demonstrate knowledge of the composition of common engineering metals	3	I	5
U.S. 20799 v4 Demonstrate knowledge of common engineering metals	3	I	4
A.S. 91622 v3 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.22 - Implement complex procedures to make a specified product using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine	3	I	4		*
Total Credits			18	0	0	0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 4

* Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Pathway Tags

Tertiary Engineering courses, Apprenticeship, Fitter Turner, CNC programmer Setter, Mechanical Engineer, CAD operator.

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