Level 2 Mechatronics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Carter.
Build on Level 1 skills to develop advanced electronics concepts using Picaxe programming
This university-approved subject builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Level 1 Mechatronics/English.
Students design and build projects in Mechatronics that use Electronics as their core. Students may take this course without doing Level 1 Mechatronics/English, however, they should be able to solder and have skills and knowledge in some area of electronics. That could be Digital or project-based acquired at home.
The course involves testing, trialling and selecting electronic components and systems to create functional outcomes. There is a requirement for students to be able to use specialist tools and equipment and software such as Eagle CAD to create circuit boards and Picaxe programming software. Advanced skills and knowledge are required to create these functional outcomes, so independence and the ability to learn and pick up new skills quickly are important.
This course leads into L3 Mechatronics and/or Scholarship Technology and offers several strong pathways including, University Degrees in areas such as Engineering, Mechatronics, Avionics, etc as well as Vocational pathways such as Electrical Apprenticeships.
Note: Some of the same achievement standards are taught in Digital Tech. Check with your teacher if you would like to choose these two subjects as you can only be awarded the credits once.
Materials will be supplied (are included in the course fees) but students are also able to purchase their own componentry to extend project complexity if needed.
Course numbers are limited, so an application process may apply.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Cost: $125
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.2 - Select and use planning tools to manage the development of an outcome
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of redundancy and reliability in technological systems
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.5 - Use advanced techniques to develop an electronics outcome