Year 10 Woodwork
WWK010 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr P. Kotze.
Year 10 Woodwork: Advancing Design and Craftsmanship
Building on the foundations laid in Year 9, this course introduces students to the technology design process, preparing them for Level 1 challenges. This wood-based course spans one term, with classes held four times per week in a workshop setting. Students will engage in decision-making and adhere to workshop safety protocols.
Emphasis on Design Skills and Craftsmanship:
- Design Process: Understanding function, purpose, and ownership.
- Design Work: Conducting research, developing concepts, creating cutting lists, and finalizing designs.
Skills Explored:
- Safety Protocols: Outlining workshop safety procedures.
- Timber Use & Measurement: Utilizing timber effectively with worksheets.
- Jointing Methods: Techniques such as dowelling, widening, and biscuit joining.
- Machine Tools: Proficiency with bandsaws, routers, drill presses, biscuit jointers, and sanders.
Join us to refine your woodworking skills and master the art of design and craftsmanship!
Course Overview
Term 1
Wood work basics:
• Marking out.
• Use of a series of hand tools.
• Accuracy and Quality of finish.
• Understanding the use of glues.
• Cutting lists
Materials awareness:
o What type/s of timber do you intend to use and why?
o What are its/their characteristics and properties?
Joints:
o Which ones do you intend you use?
o Why?
The use of CAD (Sketchup) for a final pictorial and working drawing of your projects.
Use of machines including:
o Lathe
o Pillar drill
o Biscuit/Domino jointer
o Belt sander/orbital sander
Year 10, Year 10 Options, Technology - Hangarau
Pathway
NCEA L1 Construction and Furniture, NCEA L1 Robotics
Career PathwaysWood Processing Worker, Building Surveyor, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Painter and Decorator, Fencer, Joiner, Roofer
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA4 clearfile folder, pencil and pen.