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Engineering Studies

ENGINEERING STUDIES

Board Developed Course (ATAR) - 2 Units

Both Preliminary and HSC courses offer students knowledge, understanding and skills in aspects of engineering that include communication, engineering mechanics/hydraulics, engineering materials, historical/societal influences, engineering electricity/electronics, and the scope of the profession.

Students study engineering by investigating a range of applications and fields of engineering.

Students undertaking Engineering Studies Stage 6 will have the opportunity to follow a number of pathways. These include tertiary study, vocational education and training, and the world of work.

PRE-REQUISITES

There are no pre requites for Engineering Studies, but strong working knowledge and understanding of mathematics, science and a curiosity in to how engineers solve problems would assist a student in the course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Year 11

Students undertake the study of 4 compulsory modules:

• THREE application modules based on engineering concepts:

- Engineering Fundamentals

- Engineered Products and

- Braking Systems

• ONE focus module relating to the field of Biomedical Engineering.

Year 12

Students undertake the study of 4 compulsory modules:

• TWO application modules relating to the fields of:

- Civil Structures and

- Personal and Public Transport

• TWO focus modules relating to the fields of:

- Aeronautical Engineering and

- Telecommunications Engineering

HSC EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Section I (20 marks) -

• There will be objective response questions to the value of 20 marks.

Section II (80 marks) -

• Short-answer questions each with multiple parts.

• There will be approximately 25 items in total

Further information is available on the NESA website.