Course overview
The aim of this course is to advance preservice teachers' skills, knowledge and professional expertise associated with teaching and learning in Advanced Manufacturing in Secondary school settings. Preservice teachers will build on their knowledge and production skills when designing, producing, and evaluating advanced man-made solutions for a range of specialised technological contexts. Preservice teachers will develop a deeper understanding of the ways in which materials, systems and equipment interrelate and can be combined to create solutions to problems and to identify new opportunities for innovation. Preservice teachers will identify and build upon strong links with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) and build on their knowledge of contemporary manufacturing technologies. Preservice teachers will engage in projects using CAD/CAM, Autodesk Fusion360, SolidWorks, SketchUp, laser cutting, Adobe software, 3D design and printing, vinyl cutting, among others.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify and consider the environmental impact of design based decisions to redesign and re-engineer products to support more sustainable patterns for living
- Integrate topical and ethical aspects associated with advanced manufacturing
- Implement an understanding of latest technologies and design principles in planning and developing relevant and engaging Advanced manufacturing lessons
- Apply OHSW knowledge and project management skills to consider commercial realities and consumer and client needs