Kelston Boys’ High School
Level 2 Automotive Engineering VP
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Rutherford.
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING VOCATIONAL PATHWAY – YEAR 12
NCEA LEVEL 2
CODE: 12AUTVP
This is a NCEA Level 2 course following on from the Level 1 Engineering Workshop. This year we have a focus on automotive applications of engineering. Students will learn to understand how engines and control systems operate and perform some basic introductory mechanical processes with a view to a career in this industry.
This course consists of 5 compulsory subjects plus one other option of your choice. Where possible school-based subjects will be taught in an engineering context. The boys will attend Unitec in Terms 2 & 3 every Friday, this gives the boys an opportunity to experience Tertiary Education and also gain 20 credits towards NCEA Level 2. This course is not designed for boys wanting to go to University as the industry works in Unit Standards. Students will gain their Site Safe card and also do a first-aid course.
Students will automatically be placed in the following courses:
UNITEC AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING VOCATIONAL PATHWAY - YEAR 12
PLANNED LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 20
CODE: UNITECA
This course enables students to have Manufacturing and Technology awarded as their vocational pathway on their Record of Achievement and gain credits towards a National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Engineering)
SECTOR-RELATED TRAINING
Students will spend one day a week involved in sector-related training.
This will involve a mixture of:
• Attending UNITEC (20 credits available)
• Students will attend UNITEC for 20 days over 20 weeks
• Attending on-site work experience for 10 to 13 days (subject to progress in school based subjects)
• Special Courses run at School such as;
First Aid
Site Safe – required for students to enter manufacturing sites.
Driving Courses – To aid students getting driver's licence
ENGLISH VOCATIONAL PATHWAY - YEAR 12
PLANNED LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 16
CODE: 12ENGVP
English at Level 2 aims to strengthen skills in a range of written, oral and visual contexts and will support your growth as a writer across the curriculum. The Vocational Pathways course is a tailored programme to meet the needs of those students interested in Building and Automotive Engineering, whilst also remaining academically challenging. You will be required to read and appreciate literature and language. As well, you will develop analytical skills and be required to interpret text.
MATHEMATICS VOCATIONAL PATHWAY – YEAR 12
PLANNED LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 16
CODE: 12MATVP
This course is compulsory for students taking Vocational pathway courses in either Building or Automotive. An understanding of Mathematics at this level is a key for students wishing to gain apprenticeships or do tertiary studies in the trades area. As far as possible teachers of this course will use a trades context in delivering this course. The course will cover statistics, trigonometry, geometry and equations. Students who are successful in this course at Year 12 can study 13MAT in the following year.
SCIENCE VOCATIONAL PATHWAY – YEAR 12
PLANNED LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 14
CODE: 12SCIVP
In this course students investigate a wide range of topics that cover all of the Science disciplines outlined in the National Curriculum. The course is an academic course aimed at students who wish to continue studying Science, but who do not wish to specialise in any one branch of Science such as Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Learning activities include both research investigations and practical experimental work. This course leads on to Level 3 Science and ultimately tertiary courses.
A total of 89 credits are on offer in this Vocational Pathway Course.
For more information see: Mr E McIntyre / Mr P Rutherford
Students will select one other option of your choice.
Entry Requirements
At least 14 credits at Level 1 Engineering Workshop or at discretion of HOD.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of engineering hand tools
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the selection, use, and care of portable hand held engineering power tools
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Manually produce and interpret engineering sketches under supervision
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Select, use, and care for engineering marking-out equipment
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of engineering materials
Pathway Tags
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Glazier, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Electrician, Engineering Machinist, Industrial Spray Painter, Locksmith, Vehicle Groomer/Cleaner, Recycler/Dismantler, Signmaker, Tow Truck Operator, Tyre Technician,
Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.
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