Woodwork 1/S

Year 10

Subject Information

Students may choose up to four units from the Technology Learning Area.

Subject Description

This construction technology unit is based on a series of experiences in which students investigate a range of equipment and timber products and how they may be worked together to prepare, join and produce integrated design solutions. They would use a range of communication skills to document design ideas and proposals in order to produce and evaluate systems to meet design criteria.
 

• Box type design and construction techniques, eg storage box.

• Assembling and fitting a sliding drawer, eg paper towel dispenser

• Safe use and handling of portable power tools such as the router and biscuit cutter.

• Timber harvesting and conversion, environmental impacts and future developments.

• Use jigs and assembly aids to improve speed and accuracy of fabrication.

• Further techniques and applications of woodturning between centres.

Interpretation and production of working drawings/models and an appreciation of ergonomics and aesthetics in design.

Course Fees

Nil.

Additional Costs

Students may choose to purchase extra materials above the Materials and Services Fee.

Criterion A:

Inquiring & Analysing

Criterion C:

Creating the Solution

Criterion B:

Developing Ideas

Criterion D:

Evaluating

Learning Area Map