Engineering Technology - Gozo College Boys` Secondary School
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Engineering Technology - Gozo College Boys` Secondary School
Engineering Technology Units • Unit 1 (Form 3) – Working Effectively and safely in Engineering • Unit 2 (Form 4) – Using Engineering Drawings, Tools and Materials • Unit 3 (Form 5) – Electronic Circuits Design Unit 1 Working Effectively and safely in Engineering • Apply statutory regulations and organizational safety requirements • Prepare PPE and working environment according to the task checklist • Carry out engineering task according to safety standards. • Learn about various engineering tasks • Learn about various engineering environments • Be able to carry out an engineering tasks effectively • Be able to carry a risk assessment • Be able to identify and minimize hazards Unit 2 Using Engineering Drawings, Tools and Materials • Interpret engineering drawings and information • Select engineering materials for a specified task • Use measuring and marking out tools appropriately for a given task • Use tools safely when undertaking basic engineering tasks • Learn about various types of engineering drawings and documents used in engineering industry • Learn about various material used to produce products • Learn how to use measuring and marking tools appropriately and accordingly • Learn how to use tools safely when caring out an engineering task Unit 3 Electronic Circuits Design • Use safe working practices in the electronics laboratory and workshop • Describe the function of basic electronic components • Demonstrate prototyping skills of electronic circuits, typically used in vocational engineering • Construct circuits of moderate complexity • Learn about various electronic components and their function • Be able to describe the function of electronic components • Learn how to develop and build a circuit • Learn how to construct a circuit using various methods Qualification and Assessment • Register with Matsec board (Form 3) • Qualification: MQF Level 3 (O-level) (Form 5) • 3 Assignments per unit (Per year) (No annual Exam) – Take Home 30% – Practical 30% – Controlled (test) 40% • Each Assignment mark is part of the overall Grade Further studies related to the subject • Continue Post Secondary Schooling (6th Form) • Further your studies to enrol and obtain a Degree from University or MCAST • Further your studies to continue studying at MCAST and select an area of specialization: – Mechanical Engineering – Electrical Engineering Work Related to the subject • Work in area of Electrical Engineering • Work in area of Mechanical Engineering – Installations – Assemblies – Repairs / Diagnosis (e.g. Alarm system, Air-conditioning, Solar panels / Water heaters, PABX, Domestic Appliances Technician etc..., ) Questions ? • What to know more…. – Contact Engineering Teachers • Mr. M. Sciberras • Mr. A. Farrugia • Where and when – School Workshops (near canteen) • Room 005 and 007 – During Mid-morning Break