Engineering Studies
VCE VET Engineering Studies students develop, plan and manufacture functional engineering products. This allows them to demonstrate a range of engineering and manufacturing skills and knowledge, including an understanding of engineering materials and components, production of engineering drawings, use of hand and power tools, fabrication techniques, machining processes and engineering computations.
Isabella Burdan
Ringwood Training, Ringwood East / Fintona Girls’ School, Balwyn
Wurundjeri Country
Stainless Steel Jewellery Box
Stainless steel, felt
My jewellery box is made from stainless steel and was designed to be elevated, resting upon small feet welded to the base. The lid of the case hinges back to reveal a top and inset tray. Double doors with inbuilt handles open to the main storage area containing 3 shelves of drawers in different sizes. These drawers are designed to pull out completely and hang with a catch at the back.
Unit of Competency
MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project
William Milner
Swinburne University of Technology, Wantirna South
Wurundjeri Country
Automated Manual Transmission
Polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG), stainless steel
My aim was to design a transmission that acted as an electronically controlled manual transmission. The advantage of this transmission is that the gear selector and gear box are separately housed, and as a result can placed in more efficient, ergonomic or unique positions within a vehicle. PETG was selected as the plastic for 3D printing as it is more robust and easier to print than other plastics, while stainless steel rods and bolts were used to provide extra strength.
Units of Competency
MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project
VU22338 Configure and program a basic robotic system
Luke Nicholson
Ringwood Secondary College, Ringwood / Box Hill High School, Box Hill
Wurundjeri Country
Exercise Machine
Mild steel SHS, solid round bar, sheet metal
I had extensive freedom when it came to the course requirements, so I endeavored to create a practical and intriguing project that would exemplify the skills I had learnt. Following research and concept sketching, the optimal design was chosen and finalised using the CAD software SolidWorks. From there. I used a wide range of fabrication hand tools and machines to complete my project, including a MIG welder, industrial press brake and CNC plasma cutter.
Unit of Competency
MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project
Zachary van de Ven
Swinburne University of Technology, Wantirna South
Wurundjeri Country
Interactive Key Puzzle Box
Wood, PLA, aluminum
The Interactive Key Puzzle Box was a passion project of mine that manifested as an idea from a variety of places. It involves a series of puzzles, each leading to the creation of a three-dimensional key that is required to open the box. The box utilises a simple robotic system that detects whether the correct key has been used, and consequently decides whether to open the door in response.
Unit of Competency
MEMPE006A Undertake a basic engineering project
