2MECE
This course requires 2 options.

Level 2 English / Mechatronics Integrated

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Carter.

This university-approved subject builds on the skills and knowledge learnt in Level 1 Mechatronics/English. 

This course is an integrated subject between Mechatronics and English. It offers students the chance to develop English skills in context, and knowledge-based on Technology (Mechatronics) concepts.  Students would design and build projects in Mechatronics that use Electronics as their core, and develop English skills that connect directly with Technology skills. The course offers a maximum of 24 Achievement Standard credits consisting of a mix of both subject areas.

Students may take this course without doing Level 1 Mechatronics/English, but they should be able to solder and have skills and knowledge in some area of electronics, whether that be Digital or project based at home, and will have L1 English grades to ensure they are capable of completing a written assessment in an integrated program.  

The course involves testing, trialling and selecting electronic components and systems to create functional outcomes, while in English they will write the same assessments as mainstream English, however at times these will be based on concepts learned in Mechatronics. In Mechatronics students will design, build and program functional projects that have electronics as their base learning, although there is a requirement 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.   

The projects are:

  • A Line Following Car
  • A Wooden safe with an electronic unlocking system

This course leads into L3 Mechatronics and/or Scholarship Technology and offers a number of 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 Technology. 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

Course Cost - $125

A Laptop is an essential part of the course. More information on preferred models is available on request.

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.

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.

Total Credits Available: 36 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91098 v3
NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4

This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.

Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91099 v4
NZQA Info
English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4

This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.

Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91101 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91105 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91106 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91355 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.2 - Select and use planning tools to manage the development of an outcome
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91360 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of redundancy and reliability in technological systems
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91894 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.5 - Use advanced techniques to develop an electronics outcome
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 36
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 22
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 22
Total Numeracy Credits: 0