L1 Elementary Woodwork
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: David Eastwood.
L1 Elementary work provides students with a variety of practical based experiences which are challenging, useful and enjoyable and which draw upon student interests. It is designed for students considering a pathway into a future trade apprenticeship as well by providing students with "hands on" experience and knowledge in using wood as a construction material.
The course focuses on safety procedures, measuring equipment, machine operating procedures and the use of a variety of woodworking hand and power, and computer controlled tools while constructing a project. The course is assessed against BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation) units of work. This course should be considered by students that are interested in entering our Building and Construction School in their last year of school.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Learn and develop safety knowledge when working in a workshop.
Learn and develop knowledge of woodwork skills including using tools, and machinery.
Start manufacture of project, using plans and working to specifications.
Term 2
Complete safe working practices and other related studies work.
Learn how to identify and select correct materials as indicated in the plans and specifications.
Learn how to mark out and cut joints.
Term 3
Manufacturing of project.
Learn about implementing procedures and processes in the manufacturing of a practical project
Term 4
Apply finishing techniques to project.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 EWD or Year 10 PDS
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Materials Fee- $60.00
Pathway
Trade based apprenticeships
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe working practices and use PPE during the construction of a BCATS project
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Apply elementary procedures and processes for a BCATS project
NZQA Info
Use joints for a BCATS project