Engineering Studies Stage 6 Syllabus (2011)

The Engineering Studies Stage 6 Syllabus (2011) is for students in Stage 6. Find out more about the syllabus and access teaching and learning support materials.

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About the course

Students learn about historical and societal influences, the scope of the profession and develop skills in technical communication. Students apply knowledge of engineering mechanics, hydraulics, electricity, electronics and engineering materials to solve engineering problems.

Course description

Both Preliminary and HSC courses offer students knowledge, understanding and skills in aspects of engineering that include communication, engineering mechanics/hydraulics, engineering materials, historical/societal influences, engineering electricity/electronics, and the scope of the profession. Students study engineering by investigating a range of applications and fields of engineering.

What students learn

Preliminary course

Students undertake the study of 4 compulsory modules:

3 application modules based on engineering concepts and impacts through the study of engineering products. Engineering concepts and impacts are studied in each of the following categories:
- Engineering Fundamentals
- Engineered Products and
- Braking Systems
1 focus module relating to the field of Biomedical Engineering.

HSC course

Students undertake the study of 4 compulsory modules:

2 application modules relating to the fields of:
- Civil Structures and
- Personal and Public Transport
2 focus modules relating to the fields of:
- Aeronautical Engineering and
- Telecommunications Engineering.

Course numbers and exclusions

Board Developed Course

Course number(s):

11120 Engineering Studies (2 units – Preliminary)
15120 Engineering Studies (2 units – HSC)

Prerequisites: Nil

Corequisites: Nil

Eligibility: Nil

Study via self-tuition: Yes

Exclusions: Nil

Course requirements

Preliminary course

Students are required to produce a component of an engineering report in Engineering application module 3, Braking Systems, and then a complete engineering report in Engineering focus module 4, Biomedical Engineering.

HSC course

Students are required to produce one engineering report from either of the two engineering application modules, and one from either of the two engineering focus modules.

One engineering report from the Preliminary course and one engineering report from the HSC course must be the result of collaborative work, reflecting the importance of teamwork for successful engineering projects.

Related industries

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website: