Year 11 QCE Assessment Booklet 2020

YEAR 11 ENGINEERING (QCE) SUBJECT OVERVIEW

ENGINEERING is a course of study consisting of four units. Subject matter, learning experiences and assessment increase in complexity from Units 1 and 2 to Units 3 and 4 as students develop greater independence as learners. Units 1 and 2 provide foundational learning, which allows students to experience all syllabus objectives and begin engaging with the course subject matter. Units 3 and 4 consolidate student learning. Only the results from Units 3 and 4 will contribute to ATAR calculations. YR 11 COURSE OUTLINE UNIT FOCUS 1. Engineering fundamentals and society In Unit 1, students learn how to use their knowledge of fundamental mechanics and materials science concepts and principles to solve problems while considering the economic, social, ethical, legal and environmental impacts of their solutions. Students explore the history of engineering to gain an appreciation for the role played by engineering in the shaping of contemporary and future societies. Students participate in a range of individual and collaborative group activities to learn that engineering is an applied practical discipline that uses science and mathematics concepts and principles, including those associated with material and process testing, analysis of the forces acting on basic structures, and problem-solving.

2. Emerging

In Unit 2, students investigate the emergence of new materials, processes and machines developed to solve problems in relation to rapidly evolving needs. Students use their knowledge of mechanics, materials science and control technologies to solve problems while considering the social, economic, ethical, legal and environmental impacts of their solutions. Students investigate new and emerging technologies in relation to engineering fields including biomedical, aerospace, energy and electrical. Students participate in a range of individual and collaborative group activities including those associated with advanced materials, health, renewable energy, autonomous vehicles and robotics. In Unit 3, students investigate civil structures to examine the benefits and the social and environmental consequences of their construction and use. Students participate in a range of individual and collaborative group activities, including those associated with material and process testing, and analysis of the forces acting on structures. Students investigate the difficulties involved in engineering solutions for communities where environmental extremes must be considered, including those associated with intense cold and heat, storms, drought or flood. YR 11 ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

technologies

3. Statics of structures and environmental considerations

UNIT

TASK

ISSUE DATE

DUE DATE

1

1. Project - Folio (25%) Part A: 7 to 9 single-sided A3 pages Part B: 2 to 3 single-sided A4 pages 5 to 7 weeks (over several lessons) 2. Examination (25%) 2 hours plus perusal (10 minutes) 3. Project - Folio (25%) Part A: 7 to 9 single-sided A3 pages Part B: 2 to 3 single-sided A4 pages 5 to 7 weeks (over several lessons) 4. Examination (25%) Two hours plus perusal (10 minutes)

Term One, Week 1 Term One, Week 10

Term Two, Week 3

2

Term Two, Week 5 Term Three, Week 2

Term Three, Week 7 to 8

3

To be assessed in Year 12

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