NCEA Level 1 Engineering
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Burr.
Level 1 Engineering contains Level 1 and Level 2 Achievement Standards. In 2024 the continued inclusion of a Level 2 Achievement Standard, in which students have successfully undertaken for a number of years, provides consistency and surety in a NCEA transitional year. The course is designed to provide a broad range of engineering aligned knowledge and skills that are transferable to both tertiary and vocational pathways. Students will gain specialized knowledge and experience during the design, planning and construction of predominantly metal based projects.
The course is a blend of practical and written activities and has an emphasis on personalized learning. This course has a maximum of 3 Standards and students have some flexibility to replace standards with ones that better reflect their project, abilities and personal interests
Students predominantly design and manufacture a drift trike but can also produce their own project that reflects their own interests and abilities.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open entry
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
The students are charged $285 with provides all the parts and Materials for the drift trike project. If students choose to manufacture alternative projects they will initially be charged $120. For projects above this value the additional costs will be calculated and agreed upon prior to the student commencing manufacture. These costs may be reviewed in the new year to reflect any increased costs.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome
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Materials and Processing Technology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome