Course Overview

This course enables students to gain a basic understanding of the skills, knowledge, materials and processes associated with modern woodworking. Projects involving solid timber, manufactured boards, plastics and CAD form the basis of the course and individual design and problem solving are given major emphasis.

This course develops knowledge and skills in the following woodworking areas:
•    Uses of hand tools
•    Drilling machines
•    Bandsaw and wood lathes
•    Products used for fixings
•    Adhesives and finishing procedures
•    Project planning and design
•    Freehand sketching
•    Orthographic projection
•    Problem solving and safety

Assembling more than one component in the manufacture of a product and project evaluation are key components of the course. A theory component is also undertaken.

Assessment

Assessment will be through practical projects and theory exercises.
A design brief will be required, including sketches, drawings and an evaluation.

Teacher Information

Technology Teacher