Develops core problem-solving abilities and the technical, financial and management skills associated with manufacturing industries in general, and the motorsports industry in particular. Students gain a solid understanding of the design, simulation and fabrication processes, and the management issues associated with production of the complex automotive systems and the components that underpin the motorsport industry. The course provides a stimulating and supportive learning environment, with an enthusiastic and articulate approach that reflects the culture of motorsports. Students have the opportunity to further develop competencies through the provision of extra-curricular activities to help progression into the motorsports industry. Course Learning Outcomes Adapt knowledge and skills to collaborate effectively to achieve personal and team goals in professional practice. Apply critical thinking and judgement to problem solving and the development of innovative design solutions to motorsports technology problems. Communicate ideas to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge to peers, the motorsports technology profession and the wider community. Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of mechanical design principles and processes. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of common manufacturing processes and materials used for different engineering applications. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) systems. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the principles of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics and engineering dynamics. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the systems and components of a racing car and the techniques used in racing car design and manufacture. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the theory, technical and practical applications relevant to motorsports and related technology areas. Demonstrate initiative and planning in the application of appropriate principles, tools and technologies to generate solutions to motorsports technology problems. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning in the design and testing of a device, component or systems used in motorsports technology. Demonstrate the requisite levels of technology, information and numeric literacy as well as technical skills to perform effectively in the motorsports technology profession. Identify sustainability issues and principles that are applicable to motorsports technology and the wider community and integrate them into motorsports technology solutions. Incorporate an awareness of cross-cultural and indigenous issues in the conduct of professional practice in motorsports technology. Understand and interpret international developments and global best practices in motorsports technology. Utilise technical skills to review, analyse, consolidate and apply knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex motorsports technology problems. Work Experience requirement Students are required to undertake a minimum of 8 weeks practical work experience in an engineering technology industry environment. This will normally be undertaken during a vacation period. Employment opportunities As well as employment in the motorsports industry, graduates also have broader employment opportunities in product design and development, manufacturing, marketing and project management. Possible future job titles Automotive Technologist, Mechanical Technologist