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