Engineering Materials, Tools and Machines

Curriculum details

Strand

Metal Technology (Strand 2)

Sub-strand

Engineering Materials, Tools and Machines (2.1)

Content standard

3.2.1.CS.1 - 3.2.1.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding of use and care for engineering tools and computerized machines 3.2.1.LO.1 Be able to use selected manual and computerised machines.

Indicator

3.2.1.LI.3 - Describe the main features and perform operations using CNC milling machine.

Suggested placement

Semester 1, Week 8 (Week 8 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference

NaCCA curriculum document, p. 141

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Talk for learning approaches: With video or simulation, learners are exposed to the various features of CNC lathe machine in the manufacturing industry and assist learners to effectively identify and describe the main features of the CNC milling machine.
Experiential Learning: In the school workshop or local manufacturing industry with learners or simulated activities, help learners to identify, observe and perform the operations using the CNC milling machine.

Assessment (3.2.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Materials:
- Chart
- real object
- CNC milling
- CNC lathe
- 3D printer
- video clips of CNC operations
- Industrial visit
- CNC drilling
- CNC grinding
- Laser