10 Wood Technology
10WTH Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: David Eastwood.
Wood Technology focuses on developing students’ understanding of, and skills in, the applications and impact of using wood as a construction material. Students will learn how work safely and efficiently with equipment and materials, and apply principles of craftpersonship through design and manufacture of a wood based project. They will gain practical experience using a range of different woodworking skills and techniques, including the use of CNC machinery such as a laser cutter and milling machine.
This course provides a pathway in woodworking courses at Senior Level. Students interested in doing the Building and Construction programme in the future should consider this course.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Construct a project using a plan
Calculate material quantities for a project
Implement a plan of different manufacturing stages for a project
Use vocabulary used in a design and workshop environment
Term 2
Use tools and machinery in a safe manner
Measure and cut materials accurately
Use marking out and measuring tools to make components to a given plan
Assemble a project using joints and fasteners
Apply finishing systems to a project
Pathway
L1 Elementary Woodwork, L1 Product Design
Career PathwaysBoat Builder, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Furniture Finisher, Joiner
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryCourse costs: $35 for take home component