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Engineering studies Syllabus for engineering studies

Engineering Studies in Stage 6 Curriculum Rationale In the 21st century, engineering will continue to be directed towards developing insight and understanding to the provision of infrastructure, goods and services needed for industry and the community. No longer do engineers only formulate problems, provide solutions and integrate technical understanding. Key responsibilities for the profession now include responsible wealth creation, taking full responsibility of ethical considerations and the aim of sustainability in meeting the needs of society. With such key responsibilities, engineers now place increased importance on areas such as communication, synthesis and analysis of information, management skills and teamwork. Professional engineer ing work is concerned with cost-effective, timely, reliable, safe, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sustainable outcomes as well as maintaining a consciousness of ideals associated with social and ethical responsibilities and service. Engineer ing Studies Stage 6 is directed towards the application and vancement of skills associated with mathematics, science and technology and is integrated with business and management. It will provide students with skills, knowledge and understanding associated with a study of engineer ing, its practices and associated thodologies. The subject promotes environmental, economic and global-awareness, problemsolving ability, engagement with information technology, self-directed learning, communication, management and skills in working as a team. Engineer ing Studies Stage 6 is unique in that it develops knowledge and understanding of the profession of engineer ing. It also provides an opportunity to integrate the science and mathematics disciplines with societal development and change. The syllabus is inclusive of the needs, interests and aspirations of all students and provides opportunities and challenges to deal with engineer ing concepts. Students undertaking Engineering Studies will have the opportunity to follow a number of pathways. These include tertiary, vocational education and training, and the world of work. For those following a pathway of further study, the insight and experience associated with a study of engineer ing will be beneficial in their presumed knowledge of the area of study. Those going into the world of work will benefit from understanding what engineers do, as the work of engineers affects us all. Aim The aim of Engineering Studies Stage 6 is to develop students understanding and appreciation of the nature and significance of engineering and its impact on society with an emphasis on the application of engineering methodology. Objectives Students will develop: understanding of the scope of engineer ing and the role of the engineer; knowledge and understanding of engineer ing principles and an appreciation of the responsibilities of engineers in society; communication skills appropriate to engineer ing practices; knowledge and understanding of developments in technology and an appreciation of their influence on people and engineering practice; management and problem-solving skills in engineering contexts; skills in the application of engineering methodology. Course Structure Engineer ing Studies Stage 6 comprises a Preliminary course made up of 4 compulsory modules and one elective module, and an HSC course made up of 5 compulsory modules.

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