Approx Cost:
$90 for materials. Any extra materials will be charged accordingly.
Technology Requirements:
A laptop is essential for this course
Entry Recommendations:

Open Entry

Course Outline:

In this course, students will design, develop and construct projects incorporating various materials e.g. wood and/or metal and acrylic 

The focus will be to develop and refine skills for 

  • the use of hand, power tools and machinery  
  • orthographic drawing 
  • preparing cutting and resource list 
  • accuracy and precision
  • marking out and measuring

This course establishes workshop practices such as  

  • collaboration 
  • independence
  • following strict safety codes of practice 

There is a major practical component to this course. However, in each project, students will be required to complete associated theory and a laptop is required.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed in the following components: 

  • Functional Modelling
  • Workshop practices (practical and safety) 
Where Does It Lead:

Year 11 Materials Technology (Hard Materials) 11MTHa and/or 11MTHb

For further information see:
Mr van Wezel