TECHNOLOGIES ELECTIVE: 

Automotive

What is the subject about?

Students will develop an understanding of the systems and design techniques used on modern Automotive technology with both theory and practical applications. In this elective, students will begin to get an understanding of the systems and design techniques used on modern transport technology. 

Students will learn how a mechanical engine operates and look at how to repair their own small engine, then test and evaluate by using that engine. Students will be assessed on attitude, participation, research, design, evaluation and finished products.

Skills you will develop

• Develop an understanding of the systems and design techniques in modern Automotive technology.  
• Develop an understanding of the systems and design techniques used on modern transport technology through theory and practical applications.  
• Dismantle and reassemble an engine and to learn systems by practical means.  
• Learn how a mechanical engine operates, then repair a small engine, test and evaluate that engine  

Assessment 

• Ongoing Practical assessment

Pathways

Doing Auto in Year 9 can lead to further study  and they can consider career planning towards

• marine, 
• Motor cycles, 
• Vehicles, 
• Heavy transport, 
• Mining, 
• Agriculture, 
• Parts retailing

Personal Growth

Saving money by fixing your own car, engines and appliances!

                                       Short Video of what to expect