Year 10 Wood Technology

Students learn to design and manufacture products that meet the needs of clients and stakeholders. Focus is given to developing each student's skill in the use of machines, tools and processes to manipulate a range of materials including wood, metals and plastics. Development of key competencies including time management, planning, drawing and communication of design ideas

In this course students learn to design and manufacture products that meet the needs of clients and stakeholders. Focus is given to developing each student's skill in the use of machines, tools and processeses.

The skill focus is mainly on:

• Using hand tools, equipment and machinery  
• Marking out and measuring 
• Accuracy and precision
• Preparing cutting lists

This course establishes workshop practices such as:

• Collaboration 
• Following strict safety codes of practice 
• Independence

There is a major practical component to this course which is construction of Breakfast Tray.