yEAR 10 DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
This is a practical workshop course that uses small single cylinder engines to introduce automotive principles, engine design and mechanics. Students learn the fundamentals of the four stroke, two stroke and diesel cycles. Safety and environment issues are important elements of the course.
Content
Assessment
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
This is a practical workshop course that uses small single cylinder engines to introduce automotive principles, engine design and mechanics. Students learn the fundamentals of the four stroke, two stroke and diesel cycles. Safety and environment issues are important elements of the course.
Content
- Dismantling, tuning, and adjusting small engines
- Fault finding in engines
- Studying mechanical principles and engine design
- Reading and interpreting workshop manuals
- Buying a used car
- Road safety
Assessment
- Tasks will be weighted and judged by the Australian Curriculum achievement standard
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN & MANUFACTURE
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
Students analyse and redesign commercial real-life products and devise solutions to design problems using sketching techniques, Computer Aided Design (CAD/CAM) software and model-making using CNC machines & 3D printing to realise personal designs. Students work at their own level; they can begin this course with no prior experience and undertake structured exercises to learn CAD skills and reverse engineer commercial products.
Content
Assessment
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
Students analyse and redesign commercial real-life products and devise solutions to design problems using sketching techniques, Computer Aided Design (CAD/CAM) software and model-making using CNC machines & 3D printing to realise personal designs. Students work at their own level; they can begin this course with no prior experience and undertake structured exercises to learn CAD skills and reverse engineer commercial products.
Content
- Skill Development Series of Six Models
- Product Investigation
- Reverse Engineer Model
- Product Design
- Model Assembly
- CAD/CAM Project
- 3D Printing / Laser cutting or Engraving
Assessment
- Tasks will be weighted and judged by the Australian Curriculum achievement standard
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY & AUTOMATION
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
In this course students will further develop programming skills through GameMaker to create their own arcade computer games. We will then use the Arduinos and/or Raspberry-Pi to combining programming and electronics and create various Agritech applications.
Students will also explore a contemporary issue and/or ethics of Information Technology to examine topics such as the impact of emerging technologies in Agritech, Artificial Intelligence, Cybercrime Quantum Computing or Big Data.
Content
Assessment
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
In this course students will further develop programming skills through GameMaker to create their own arcade computer games. We will then use the Arduinos and/or Raspberry-Pi to combining programming and electronics and create various Agritech applications.
Students will also explore a contemporary issue and/or ethics of Information Technology to examine topics such as the impact of emerging technologies in Agritech, Artificial Intelligence, Cybercrime Quantum Computing or Big Data.
Content
- GameMaker
- Arduino/ Raspberry Pi
- IoT & GIS (Internet of Things & Global Information Systems)
- Prototyping – electronics and 3D printing
Assessment
- Tasks will be weighted and judged by the Australian Curriculum achievement standard
ELECTRONICS
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
A practical course with an emphasis on using Circuit Wizard software. Students use problem solving skills to design and build actual working systems. A practical investigation into Logic Gates, Integrated Circuits and Amplifiers will be used as an example.
Content
Assessment
Additional Information
An additional fee may be required to cover the costs of materials if a student designs an oversized project. Further information will be provided.
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
A practical course with an emphasis on using Circuit Wizard software. Students use problem solving skills to design and build actual working systems. A practical investigation into Logic Gates, Integrated Circuits and Amplifiers will be used as an example.
Content
- Electronic Systems
- Electronic Soldering and Kit Assembly
- Circuit Analysis
- Circuit Wizards software
- Control Technology
Assessment
- Tasks will be weighted and judged by the Australian Curriculum achievement standard
Additional Information
An additional fee may be required to cover the costs of materials if a student designs an oversized project. Further information will be provided.
METAL TECHNOLOGY
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
It is an advantage if students have had previous experience in Year 9 metal work.
Course Description
A practical course which involves metal machining, welding and fabricating.
Content
Assessment
Additional Information
An additional fee may be required to cover the costs of materials if a student designs an oversized project. Further information will be provided.
SEMESTER COURSE
Assumed Knowledge
It is an advantage if students have had previous experience in Year 9 metal work.
Course Description
A practical course which involves metal machining, welding and fabricating.
Content
- General machining using lathes to tolerances and specifications
- Introduction to the milling machine
- Welding using gas, manual arc and MIG welding
- CAD/CAM using the CNC lathe and plasma cutter
- 3D CAD Modelling
Assessment
- Tasks will be weighted and judged by the Australian Curriculum achievement standard
Additional Information
An additional fee may be required to cover the costs of materials if a student designs an oversized project. Further information will be provided.
WOOD TECHNOLOGY
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
Students design and construct solid timber framed projects using a range of machines and portable power tools. They have the opportunity to design a project using CAD/CAM software, and machine using the computer controlled router. Assignments including research topics, design problems, drawing and material costing, are related to the practical work.
Content
Assessment
Additional Information
An additional fee may be required to cover the costs of materials if a student designs an oversized project. Further information will be provided.
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
Students design and construct solid timber framed projects using a range of machines and portable power tools. They have the opportunity to design a project using CAD/CAM software, and machine using the computer controlled router. Assignments including research topics, design problems, drawing and material costing, are related to the practical work.
Content
- Joints
- Framing
- Design Principles
Assessment
- Tasks will be weighted and judged by the Australian Curriculum achievement standard
Additional Information
An additional fee may be required to cover the costs of materials if a student designs an oversized project. Further information will be provided.
WOOD TECHNOLOGY - GIRLS ONLY
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
This course is designed to further foster girl’s interest and skills in the woodwork area. Students design and construct solid / man made timber projects using a range of machines and portable power tools. Students have the opportunity to design a project using CAD/CAM software, and machine using the computer-controlled router. Assignments including research topics, design problems, drawing and material costing are related to the practical work.
Content
Assessment
Additional Information
An additional fee may be required to cover the costs of materials if a student designs an oversized project. Further information will be provided.
SEMESTER COURSE
Course Description
This course is designed to further foster girl’s interest and skills in the woodwork area. Students design and construct solid / man made timber projects using a range of machines and portable power tools. Students have the opportunity to design a project using CAD/CAM software, and machine using the computer-controlled router. Assignments including research topics, design problems, drawing and material costing are related to the practical work.
Content
- General skills task
- Framing construction joints
- Major project design
- Workshop safety & general workshop and machine use
- Design Principles
- Material testing
Assessment
- Tasks will be weighted and judged by the Australian Curriculum achievement standard
Additional Information
An additional fee may be required to cover the costs of materials if a student designs an oversized project. Further information will be provided.