ENS22

L2 School of Mechanical Engineering

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

The National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Technology is an introductory qualification that has been developed for secondary school students interested in mechanical engineering, machining, tool making, fabrication, and engineering maintenance.

This course covers the first stage of the National Certificate, Level 2 and is particularly relevant for students wishing to pursue an engineering apprenticeship or related trade. Students will learn a range of theoretical and practical skills including gas and mig welding. 

A pre-requisite of this course is the purchase of a Mini Motorbike kit (approx $350).

All students are required to adhere to Health and Safety Work Act 2016, which includes wearing covered footwear at all times. Students can only choose either AUT22 or ENS22, not both.

Recommended Prior Learning

Completion of ENS12 or at discretion of LOL

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$350 Mini Motor Kit

Standards Available

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 2395 v9
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of engineering hand tools
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 2396 v7
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of portable hand held engineering power tools
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21907 v4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of welding principles and quality control and safe welding practice under supervision
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21909 v4
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of fasteners used in mechanical engineering
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 21911 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0