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Curriculum 2025

Energy Technology

 

Subject Name Energy Technology
Year Level 10
Subject Length Semester
Subject Type Optional
Staff Contact Gerrard Doyle
gerrard.doyle909@schools.sa.edu.au

Content

  • Research various forms of energy and the machines that are used to convert energy, including brushless electric motors
  • Design and assemble a brushless electric motor
  • Disassembly and reassembly of a single-cylinder engine
  • Study of various internal combustion engines

Topics may include:

  • Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC machining
  • Photography/Photoshop (documenting practical work)
  • Manufacturing of small parts (hand tool and machinery use)

Assessment

Tasks may include:

  • Unit review: Brushless motors
  • Design folio: Brushless motor design
  • Build a working model: Brushless motor
  • Essay: Future energy needs

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