Level 2 Mechatronics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Green
What will I learn and How will I learn?
Imagine it, engineer it, and make it go. Further develop skills with micro-computer controlled robotic vehicles to solve a problem. Create a robot that will work as part of a team. Robotics provides students with opportunities to question, think about, and create technological tools, rather than just becoming passive users of technology.
The course will take students through the more advanced concepts of electronics, DC electrical systems, control programming and interfacing. Students will learn to control motors and actuators, interface with sensors and other robots in the enhancement of a robotic device. Students will use skills developed in designing, refining and building (using the 3D printer and the laser cutter) to create a robotic vehicle in answer to a defined problem or context.
Note: The base total of available credits is 29. However, for subject endorsement students have the option of taking AS91338 and/or AS91899.
Conditions of Assessment
All work must be submitted to the teacher by the due date. Any work not submitted for assessment by the deadline will receive a ‘Not Achieved’ grade. If students are sick on the day their work is due, they must get a doctor's certificate. Read over the student handbook for full assessment details.
Submitting Internal Assessment
Assessments are to be handed in at the end of the lesson on the due date.
Resubmissions and Further Assessment Opportunities
Resubmissions can only be offered once and only when small errors or omissions need to be corrected in their work in a short period of time. There is no further teaching available. Further assessment opportunities are not available in every standard.


Course Overview
Term 1
Research and develop a concept and 3D model of their project; Produce working drawings of their design; Produce STL 3D print files or Laser cut files for producing their prototype.
Term 2
Develop and demonstrate an understanding of advanced techniques in control programming and interfacing; Produce a plan for the development programme for their project; Complete initial development of their project.
Term 3
Iteratively build, programme, test and refine prototype of the project to determine its fitness for purpose against the brief.
Term 4
Presentation of your summary of developing a digital outcome.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students should have the ability to work in a team. Each student will be provided with an individual computer and will share electronic equipment. Preference is given to students who achieved in Level 1 Mechatronics course, have ability in Mathematics or Science and who have a good attendance record and work ethic.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 31 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6
Term: 4, Week: 5
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Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6
Term: 4, Week: 5
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