10 Technology Hard Materials

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