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.
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Box type design and construction techniques, eg storage box.
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Assembling and fitting a sliding drawer, eg paper towel dispenser
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Safe use and handling of portable power tools such as the router and biscuit cutter.
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Timber harvesting and conversion, environmental impacts and future developments.
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Use jigs and assembly aids to improve speed and accuracy of fabrication.
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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