Level 3 Mechatronics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Carter.
Complex electronic concepts and programming requiring high level of academic understanding
This university-approved subject builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Level 2 Mechatronics. Students may take this course without doing Level 2 Mechatronics, but they must have strengths in subjects such as Digi Tech, Physics, and English, and have the ability to accurately build a complex Electronic project.
In this course, students will be taught advanced skills to create a technically complex project. These include software and hardware-based skills along with the physical build requirements to complete a full-year, 3-level Elevator project that functions as would a real World Elevator while completing 3 full-year assessments.
Their understanding of Electronic theory will also be advanced, as this is a key requirement to understanding how the systems function etc. They will follow safe practices in the workshop and will be encouraged to work efficiently and effectively.
The course offers a strong pathway to a University Degree in areas such as Engineering, Mechatronics, Avionics, etc as well as a Vocational pathway such as an Electrical Apprenticeship.
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.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Most of the materials and other components are included in the course fees.
Laptop (preferably not Macbook)
Course Cost - $112
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.2 - Undertake project management to support technological practice
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.5 - Use complex techniques to develop an electronics outcome
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.8 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome