2. Engineering A Senior Cycle Option Subject which follows on from Metalwork but which may be started from scratch in Fifth Year with the right APTITUDE and ATTITUDE.

3. Topics l Structure of Materials l Properties of Materials l Iron and Steel l Non-Ferrous Metals l Alloys l Plastics l Metrology l Testing of Materials l Manufacturing l Design l Heat Treatment l The Lathe l The Milling Machine l Precision Grinding l Theory of Metal Cutting l Welding l Adhesive Bonding l Electronics l Pneumatics l CNC l Special Topic

4. Two Year Programme 5 th Year l Sept – Dec: All practical To acquire necessary skills. l Jan – Easter: Short pieces of work based on course. l Easter – June: Project l Summer Test: (i) Design Project - 30%, (ii) Practical test - 30% (iii) Written test - 40% 6 th Year l Sept – Nov: All Theory This is the best time to get a clear run at the course. l Nov – Mar - Project (Different every year) l Feb – (Mock Exams) l May – Practical Test (6hr) l June – Written Test (3hr)

5. LCH Project 2014 l Design and make a model Batmobile Tumbler. l The model must have: 1.A rear propulsion system 2.A front steering mechanism 3.An automated door.

6. LCO Project 2014 l Make a Model Jeep. l The model must have: 1.An electrical drive system 2.A decorative feature to enhance its appearance

7. Assessment l Higher Level l Project 25% l Practical 25% l Theory 50% l Ordinary Level l Project30% l Practical30% l Theory40% Note: The Practical Test is common to both levels.

8. Textbook New Engineering Technology written by Lawrence Smyth and Liam Hennessy published by The Educational Company

9. Reasons to do Engineering Good reasons: l Did Metalwork or MT Wood and liked it. l Have good Technological abilities. l Like how the assessment is arranged. l Would like to study Engineering in College??? l Fancy a career in some area of Engineering. Not so good reasons: l Like the sound of the word Engineering. l It’s all about engines, vroom, vroom! l Friends are doing it and I don’t want to be left out.

10. Need more info? Have a look through the Textbook & Website. Chat to 5 th or 6 th yr. Engineering students. Speak to JON or JM Come down F6 and have a look around.

11. ANY QUESTIONS? Thanks for your attention!