10TecM

10 Technology Hard Materials

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Hill.

Year 10 Technology Hard Materials

This course uses the Design Process to allow students to create their own products to meet a given need.  This is a half-year course that builds upon the skills learnt in Year 9 and prepares students for the requirements of the Level 1 course in Technology Materials. 

Course content: 

  • Opportunity for thoughtful planning and executing of work that incorporates the student’s own ideas
  • Understanding the concepts of good design
  • Understanding of joining and forming techniques and their function utilising a variety of materials and processes
  • Carry out a series of skills-based projects, perfecting the use of the lathe, drill press, tig welder and bending and folding machines
  • Safety aspects and choice of correct equipment and tools to use


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A donation towards material costs of $38 for take home elements will be requested.

Disclaimer


  • Some students’ courses may not fit the timetable when it is prepared so you may be contacted and asked to re-choose. 
  • If you do not make sufficient progress in the remainder of the year (i.e. in your entrance exams, course work and end-of-year exams), you may not be accepted into the subject of your choice