Stage 1 Robotics & Electronic Systems
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
In Design, Technology, and Engineering, students use the design and realisation process to engineer solutions for the development of products or systems. For students wanting to explore, or have an interest in, robotics, this subject offers the chance to design and build their own robot or automated system from scratch.
This device can be, within reason, anything they believe they can achieve in the time available, such as a robotic hand, a radio-controlled drone or the beginnings of their own version of a home automation system. Students will spend the first few weeks of the course planning and designing their robot/system, after which the components they need will be bought in.
During this time, students will be able to manufacture the rest of their device using the school’s 3D printers and laser cutter. They will spend the rest of the semester building, trouble-shooting and finishing off their device.
- OnGuard Modules
- Design process
- Robotics
- Electronic systems
- Marketing
- Researching skills
- Mass production
Assessment is completed as per SACE requirements at Stage 1 level. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning against performance standards in the following assessment types:
- Two Specialised Skills Tasks (AT1, worth 25% each)
- One Design Process and Solution Folio (AT2, worth 50%)
Stage 2 Design, Technology, and Engineering - Robotics & Electronic Systems
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