Engineering Technology O'level

The study area SEC Engineering Technology is informed by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF).

Unit 1: Using Tools and Materials

This unit exposes the candidate to knowledge about common materials used in industry such as wood, metals and plastics. After completing this unit the candidate will be able to differentiate between materials and comprehend some of their properties. The candidate will also gain knowledge about the most common processes used to work and form such materials for the industrial market. Consequently, they will learn how to make use of a variety of hand and power tools to work the mentioned materials, whilst also becoming aware of ways in which such tools could be maintained.

Unit 2: Electronic Circuits Designs

This unit equips the candidate with a skill set of theoretical and practical knowledge relating to the domains of electrical and electronic circuits. Through the successful completion of this unit, the candidate will be able to read and interpret circuit diagrams while being aware of how different electrical and electronic components interact so that a circuit achieves a desired function. The candidate will also be in a position to assemble and test simple circuits on prototype boards such as a breadboard and a strip board, and also manufacture a printed circuit board.

Unit 3: Electro-mechanical systems

This unit equips the candidate with a skill set of theoretical and practical knowledge related to the domains of AC current, coils, and different mechanical systems. This basic knowledge is imperative in understanding the inner workings of different power tools. Candidates can then go into the use, maintenance and care of different power tools. Through this unit, learners will be able to read and interpret technical information to construct an electro-mechanical product using multiple power tools, safely and efficiently. 

At the end of the programme, the student will be able to: 

• Prepare the necessary PPE according to statutory regulations
• Demonstrate an understanding of the properties of different types of materials and manufacturing processes
• Make use of measuring and marking out tools
• Make use of different tools safely and appropriately to produce an engineering component
• Finish a given product to given specifications
• Demonstrate an understanding of voltage, current and resistance
• Recognize basic circuit structures
• Demonstrate knowledge of capacitors and resistors in timing circuits
• Use semi-conductors and integrated circuits
• Construct and test digital and analogue circuits safely and effectively
• Demonstrate knowledge of alternating current and coils
• Demonstrate an understanding of power tools and their individual mechanical components
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures
• Construct an electro-mechanical product using power tools from given documentation