Year 10 Engineering Workshop Skills
EWS010 Course Description Recommended Prior LearningJust an open mind, good work ethic and an enthusiasm for the subject.
The aim of this one-term course is to engage you in Metal Technology. It acts as a foundation for Yr11and NCEA Level 1 Engineering and/or Materials Technology. There are 3 projects and you will use a variety of different techniques to make them.
This course will give you the opportunity to work with metal for the production of your technological outcomes (spinning top, bottle opener, and pencil box). You will learn how a selection of metals can be shaped, formed, joined, and finished to produce items of high quality.
You are required to work hard and make the most of being in the workshop. At the end of the term, you will be able to decide whether you are keen to pursue some of the new skills that you have learned this year. 
Course Overview
Term 1
H&S in the workshop and then start with the sheet metal pencil box.
* How to read plans.
* Introduction to the folder and guillotine.
* Materials awareness:
What is ‘coloured steel’?
Is it the best material for the job?
* Introduction to pop riveting.
Term 2
Bottle opener:
• Marking out using ‘Engineers blue’.
• Materials awareness:
Understanding the problems associated with drilling stainless steel.
Spinning top:
• Introduction to centre lathe work.
• Quality of finish.
• Codes of practice:
H&S
• Materials awareness:
Why are you using brass?
What are its characteristics and properties?
Year 10, Year 10 General Options, Year 10 Technology Electives
Pathway
NCEA L1 General Engineering, NCEA L1 Materials Technology
Career PathwaysMining Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Chemical Engineer, Metal Worker, Boat Builder, Fabrication Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Civil Engineer, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driller, Lift Technician, Engineering Machinist, Information Technology Architect, Environmental Engineer, Welder, Marine Engineer, Helicopter Pilot, Locksmith, Train Driver, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Plastics Technician, Project Manager, Saw Doctor
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA4 clearfile folder, pencil and pen.