ELECTIVE: WOOD
Year 10
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 effectively use the design process to develop product ideas. Students will prepare a detailed design to develop an understanding of the importance the design process in product 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
Study
- VET in schools
- Apprenticeships
Careers
- Carpenter/Builder
- Cabinet Maker
- Joiner
- Shop fitter
Personal
- Great skills for personal home DIY