Marlborough Boys’ College

NCEA L3 General Engineering

GEN3 Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Townsend.

Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that students undertaking Year 13 Engineering have previously completed at least one year of engineering course work previously with a minimum of 14 credits achieved. Students will need to have numeracy and literacy L1. 

If you are genuinely passionate about Level 3 Engineering but do not meet the above criteria, please contact Mr. Townsend as placements can be made for the right reasons.

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Course Overview

Term 1
The year starts of with a refresher of Health and Safety of the workshop and a reminder of the Technology values of pride, respect, involvement, and responsibility. The importance of working as a team and being courteous to one another is strongly encouraged throughout the year.

Term 1 focuses on the characteristics of engineering materials and the composition of engineering metals. The two unit standards that you will be taking, will provide an in-depth look at metals and materials, how and why they are used, where they come from and how they are produced.

You will also begin planning and designing your own projects (for those that choose to do so). Catering for some projects needs to be planned so, it will not be possible to do large scale projects at this stage.

Practical lessons will begin in Weeks 3 - 4.

Term 2
The Unit Standard on welding is introduced. Terminology and welding processes are explained and demonstrated. You are very much encouraged to practise welding regularly and you will need to complete 3 weld types in 2 different positions to achieve the requirements for the welding standard.
All projects must incorporate a range of processes, from welding, and machining through to mechanical fastening and painting.

Term 3
In this term you will be improving upon your drawing knowledge and gaining competency in reading, and interpreting, plans and drawings. You will be developing drawings in relation to your project designs and that will be part of the evidence required to show competency.

Majority of Term 3 will be spent in the Engineering Workshop working on projects and developing practical skills.

Term 4
Term 4 (4 weeks), focuses on completing projects and theory work for the year. Finishing projects to a high standard will also include painting and polishing where applicable.

You will also have the opportunity to engage in processes that have not been touched upon during the year; this can include casting, brazing, and forging.

Learning Areas:

Year 13 (NCEA Level 3), Technology - Hangarau

Assessment Information

Assessment criteria consists of 14 level 3 credits and 6 level 2 credits. Assessments consist of both theory and practical with a range of evidence accumulated over the year to prove competency.