TECHNOLOGIES ELECTIVE:
WOOD WORK
Year 9
What is the subject about?
Students develop and consolidate technical skills to enhance wood working techniques. At the end of this unit students should be able to design process to develop product ideas.
Students will prepare a design gaining an understanding of its importance in building and construction.
Students must demonstrate awareness of occupational health and safety issues in the workshop to select and use techniques and equipment appropriate for a task. Students will then evaluate the final outcome produced.
Skills you will acquire
- Effective communication
- Occupational Health and Safety requirements
- Various hand tools skills and usage
- Effective use of measurement
Assessment
- Practical - ongoing
Pathways
Studying Wood and construction in later school years can lead to
- VET in schools
- Apprenticeships
If successful there are Careers in
- Carpenter/Builder
- Cabinet Maker
- Joiner
- Shop fitter
Personal
- Great skills for personal home DIY
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