New Plymouth Boys’ High School New Plymouth Boys’ High School

L3 Metalwork Practical

L3METPF
Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

This course is designed for students who want to learn drawing and machinery skills in an engineering setting, with associated CAD models and 2D drawings. It covers the learning of: computer-aided design and engineering machinery (3D printing/CNC mills/plasma cutter) to design and produce a solution along with CAD models and 2D drawings; advanced machining and assembly skills; and requires a Windows laptop to produce drawings. Students must follow workshop protocols to ensure safety for all and failure to do so may result in removal from the course. Students must wear covered shoes in all workshop classes.


Learning Areas:

Technology


Career Pathways

Survey Technician, Air Force Aviator, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Refueller, Product Assembler, Army Soldier, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Metal Worker, Boat Builder, Building Contractor, Line Mechanic, Science Technician, Miner/Quarry Worker, Telecommunications Technician, Electronics Trades Worker, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driller, Engineering Machinist, Welder, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Saw Doctor, Scaffolder


Disclaimer

All courses are subject to sufficient student numbers, rooming and available staffing. The range of courses may change year to year.

All courses run at the discretion of the New Plymouth Boys' High School Headmaster.