Engineering Studies (2U)
Board Developed Course (240 hours)
Available in Years 11 and 12
Pre-Requisite
Please note that in order to undertake this course students must have at least an above average score in Advanced Mathematics in stage 5 and they must also select to study Advanced Mathematics in stage 6. It is also highly recommended that they select the Physics course, as these courses complement each other and may provide them with the best outcomes towards their HSC success.
Course Structure
The Engineering Studies Stage 6 Syllabus comprises a Preliminary course made up of four compulsory modules (three application modules and one focus module), and an HSC course made up of four compulsory modules (two application modules and two focus modules).
Preliminary modules HSC modules
*120 hours indicative time *120 hours indicative time
Engineering Application Module 1 Engineering Application module
Engineering fundamentals Civil Structures
Engineering Application Module 2 Engineering Application module
Engineering products Personal and public transport
Engineering Application Module 3 Engineering Focus module
Braking systems Aeronautical engineering
Engineering Application Module 4 Engineering Focus module
Biomedical engineering Telecommunications engineering
Note: The modules in the Preliminary course have been designed to progressively develop knowledge, understandings and skills, commencing with Engineering fundamentals module 1 and concluding with Biomedical engineering module 4. * Each module is 30 hours indicative time
Modules
A module is a discrete unit of study that integrates knowledge and understanding of various elements of engineering.
Types of modules
Two types of modules are used to facilitate learning in the course. These are engineering application modules and engineering focus modules.
Engineering application modules develops knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts and impacts through the study of engineered products.
Engineering focus modules develops knowledge and appreciation of the role of engineers by studying the nature of the engineering profession and emphasising the scope of engineering activities in a given field.