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Curriculum Overview

Pathways

Students say...

"When you learn the basics you can build anything electrical" Blake Roberts "This is my favourite class because it's fun and challenging and I learn so much every lesson" Joshua McNally "My favourite class, it was hard sometimes but it was really worth it in the end" Ben Fenner

The Course:

This course is the beginning of future career. You will use professional software to create your own customised designs that you will fabricate with the schools very own 3D printers. Basic electrical theory and concepts will be taught through practical applications/simulations. You will have access to micro-controllers and learn some basic programming skills to control your own circuits. This is the start of automation where there is no limit to what you can create. You will gain skills in metal fabrication, including how to solder and strip wire to build LED Ferris wheel and electronic doorbell to name a few. The course has a practical and theory component. This course is the beginning to building your own remotely controlled quad-copter, home security system, Bluetooth or wireless controlled car, the options are endless.

This unit will focus on...

Understand electrical circuits
Learning how to test electrical components (fault finding)
Learning Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
Working with 3D printers to make custom designs
Learning basic metal fabrication
Learning the computer language C++ to control an electrical circuit (start of automation)
Understanding different components
Reading electrical diagrams
Safely using equipment

Learning and Assessment Activities

Electrical circuits basics
Voltage testing of components (Oscilloscope)
LED projects
Soldering
Wire Stripping
Metal fabrication basics (giullotine, folder, pedestal drill)
3D CAD design
3D printing
Ferris wheel (with LED lighting display)
Build Electronic doorbell
Programming of micro-controller (Arduino)

These units lead to

Year 10 electronics
Electrician (Specifically Programmable Logic Control)
University studies in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
TAFE studies in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
VCE Systems Engineering Units 1 - 4

Special considerations

Completing the 8/9 Electronics will give you a great lead into year 10 electronics. It will provide you with an understanding of some core knowledge and skills. It is not compulsory to have completed 8/9 electronics to access year 10 electronics.

Costs involved

$50 for the purchase of electronic components, metal products, 3D printing supplies and the safety package.

Materials required

Netbook & USB

For further information see...

Mr Cosstick

Study design link

Materials & Technology VicCurric Progression Points (Level 9-10) http://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/technologies/design-and-technologies/curriculum/f-10#level=9-10

Drouin Secondary College - Course Selection

89 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS (89TEL1)