Engineering Studies
Amended syllabus for Stage 6 Engineering Studies
The amended Engineering Studies Stage 6 syllabus will replace the existing Engineering Studies Stage 6 syllabus. It will be implemented for Year 11 students in 2012 and will be first examined in the 2013 HSC.
Read the Official Notice of Amendment to Stage 6 Engineering Studies from the Board of Studies issued in September 2011. This document notes the key amendments to both the syllabus and the Assessment and examination materials.
Board of Studies
Board of Studies This link will take you to the syllabus section of the Board of Studies website where you will have access to the syllabus, specimen papers, marking guidelines, support documents and resource lists. These can be downloaded and printed where required.
Course plans and units of work
Sample teaching program: Preliminary course
Sample teaching program: HSC course plan
Useful web links
- Bridge types in NSW: Historical overviews
- Bridge Aesthetics Design Guidelines
- Self guided tour brochures - NSW bridges
HSC marking simulation videoconference
On behalf of the Technology unit experienced HSC markers for Engineering Studies presented videoconferences on HSC marking to students and teachers in regional NSW in 2010.
It would be useful to refer to a downloaded copy of the presentation whilst viewing the Flash videoconference file.
| Download the presentation here |
Assessment and reporting
General Assessment and Reporting information This link will provide you with access to a wealth of information on assessment and reporting available at various web sites and in a number of newsletters and bulletins.
Preparing an assessment program The document is a set of steps that will assist in developing an assessment program for your teaching and learning program.
Assessment program and task (pdf - 32kb) This article appeared in Curriculum Support for teaching in TAS 7-12 (2000 Vol.5 No.2). It features an assessment program for the Preliminary course, a sample task and the thinking that underpinned their development.
Teaching ideas
NSW HSC Online
NSW HSC Online/Engineering Studies is a valuable site for both students and teachers. It includes teaching and learning ideas, activities and resources for a number of HSC subjects. You can also download copies of the syllabus and specimen exam papers. New materials to support the amended HSC syllabus will be published after the completion of the 2012 HSC examination period.
HSC Study Guide
The HSC Study Guide is published each year by the Sydney Morning Herald. The articles are then uploaded to NSW HSC Online for twelve months. An updated HSC Study Guide is available for download.
Case studies in design, technology and cultural diversity
These case studies support the Design and Technology, Engineering Studies, Information Processes and Technology, and Textile and Design syllabuses and are a collaborative development between the DET and the Powerhouse Museum.
Go to the Powerhouse Museum site to view the case studies.
Careers in Design and Design Innovation
- A week in the life ... what do designers do all day? Designers Nat Hunter, Matthew Hilton, Vyshali Sardesai, Hai Tran, John Fogarty, Sophie Thomas and Catherine Murray tell us what they do during a typical working week. http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/about-design/Design-as-a-profession/A-week-in-the-life/
- Australian Innovation Profiles are real stories of innovation in industry in Australia. Twenty five members of the Industry Innovation Councils share their views and experiences as innovation leaders. These Innovation Profiles are available in web, video and print formats.
- Ausindustry Customer Stories are real stories of Australian companies who work to solve design problems in their chosen field. http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/CustomerStories/Pages/CustomerStories.aspx
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