Mechanical Systems
What's it all about?
This is an introduction both Systems Engineering and Product Design and Technology. Students investigate mechanical systems. They learn to understand the concepts, principles, and components of simple mechanical systems. They learn to undertake the product design process.
What type of things will I do?
Possible project examples include a model elevator, a hydraulic crane, gearboxes, pulley systems or mechanical Lego models.
What will I learn?
Automata mechanical design.
Names and function of various electronic components and equipment
Mechanical elements
How to design and produce a motorised robot platform
Skateboard design
What are the possible pathways?
University and TAFE courses in engineering.
YEAR | COURSES OFFERED |
YEAR 9 | Mechanical Systems |
YEAR 10 | Systems Engineering Materials |
YEAR 11 - 12 | Systems Engineering Physics Product Design and Technology - Materials |
Why choose this subject?
I am interested in pursuing a career in STEM which could include Computing, Digital Technology, Design or Engineering.
I want to learn about computersoftware.
I want to learn how to code.
I am interested in engineering.