---
title: "Mechatronics"
site: "Scotch Global Thrive"
url: "https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/thrive/courses/mechatronics"
description: "Welcome to the captivating world of Mechatronics, where mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering converge to form remarkable design solutions."
published: "2023-09-28"
updated: "2025-07-22"
---

# Mechatronics

Welcome to the captivating world of Mechatronics, where mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering converge to form remarkable design solutions.
Path: Courses › Mechatronics

with Travis Ryan

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## Welcome to the captivating world of Mechatronics, where mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering converge to form innovative and remarkable designs.

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the multidisciplinary field where students will take a hands-on approach to learning by physically assembling circuits on a breadboard and programming them with a microcontroller. Students will learn about the theory behind electrical circuits, develop competency in functional programming, and learn how to use key robotic components like sensors, servos and stepper motors. Get ready to witness the magic of Mechatronics unfold before your eyes and discover how draw on engineering principles to conjure up inventions that can solve any problem!

## Mechatronics

### [Mechatronics](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/thrive/schedule/mechatronics)

Price: Course cost: $1620
| ****When is this course?**** | Semester Two |
|---|---|
| **How long is this course?** | 18 weeks |
| **Course level** | Level two |
| **Independent learning** | 2 hours per week |
| **Collaborative learning** | One 75 minute online session per week |
| **What will I require?** | Laptop or iPad Arduino Kit (can be purchased through Scotch Global) Additional Cost ($100) |
| **Who should take this course?** | Students with a keen interest in science, technology and engineering principles. A Year 9 knowledge of Physics is recommended. |
| **Thrive pathway** | 3D design and printing (Level one)  Fundamentals of coding (Level two)  Mechatronics (Level two)  Algebra in mathematics (Level three)  Physics (Level three) |
| **What could this course lead to?** | WACE Engineering Studies WACE Physics WACE Computer Science IBDP Design Technology IBDP Physics IBDP Computer Science |

### Meet our course facilitator Travis Ryan

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## Meet Travis Ryan, a passionate course facilitator with a degree in Computer Science from ECU and Mechatronics from UWA.

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## Useful resources

### Course overview presentation

Mechatronics
Link: https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/assets/images/2-THRIVE/Thrive-Extension-course-presentations/Mechatronics_Courses_Thrive-Information-Session_16112023_1920x1080px_14112023_min.pdf

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