Mechanical Design and Automation
Learn how to design, build, and automate mechanical systems in this ITE Skills Subject. Students gain hands-on engineering skills that count as a science equivalent for ITE course applications.
Objective
Mechanical Design & Automation (MDA) is one of the 5 ITE Skills Subjects (ISS) offered to Secondary 3 and 4 students in Crest Secondary School. When students select this subject as one of the two Skills Subjects to study, they will learn skills and knowledge in designing, making and assembling parts to form simple movable products. They will design simple 3D products, create the 3D models and 3D print the prototypes. They will also perform basic mechanical fitting work and assembly, and assemble parts and components to complete an automated pneumatic system. Students who obtain a pass in this NT equivalent subject will be considered to have passed a science equivalent subject when applying to ITE courses.
MDA trains students to observe and identify work hazards, and understand the proper use of personal protection equipment. It aims to equip students with skills and knowledge of machines and mechanism, and develop students’ interest in a post-secondary engineering-based education.
Sypnosis of Mechanical Design & Automation
Mechanical Design & Automation (ISSC Subject)
Work safely by observing good safety and 5S rules according to the latest WSH regulations
Design a simple product, create the production drawing, and producing the product using a 2D laser or 3D printing machine
Use tools and simple machines to produce a product according to desired specifications.
Assemble a simple automated machine and connect the necessary circuits to enable the machine to operate according to the desired operation.
Troubleshoot and rectify any faults according to drawings and circuits.