TECHNOLOGIES ELECTIVE: 

Systems Engineering

What is the subject about?

In Systems Engineering, students will learn about the science and technology of mechanical and electronic systems in a hands-on capacity.

They will Investigate how these systems work and are incorporated into complex systems used throughout modern societies.

In addition students will employ a design thinking approach to investigate problems, generate solutions, and construct devices using a range of manufacturing techniques. They will use hand tools, including soldering equipment, and learn about advanced manufacturing techniques such as computer-aided design, 3D printing, and computer-aided machining

Skills you will develop

• Problem Solving Skills
• Explain, using appropriate engineering terms, how mechanical systems function
• Apply the systems engineering process to:

– identify and document the problem, need, opportunity or situation

– research, design and plan the operational integrated and controlled system

• Identify, select and extract relevant data

Assessment

• Production work to create a mechanical or electro-mechanical system.
• Practical demonstrations
• An oral presentation.

Pathways

If you enjoy Year 9 Elective Digital Technologies can lead to the following Senior Pathways

• VCE Systems Engineering
• VCE / VET Engineering

Careers

• Engineering
• Systems Administrator
• Network Administrator

If you are interested in this subject please see Mr Zafar

Short Video of what to expect