Teacher in Charge: Mr F. Ropati.
Year 10 Workshop Technology
Get ready to build, create, and innovate! This course will give you the practical skills and confidence you need to shine in the workshop.
You'll get hands-on with a variety of tools and techniques, primarily using wood, as you bring different projects to life. Throughout the year, you'll develop your design skills, learning how to tackle specific challenges and turn your ideas into reality.
We'll start with essential design concepts and mastering basic hand tools, with your first major project being a spice rack where you'll learn to safely and effectively use a chisel.
This course is an excellent stepping stone for anyone interested in NCEA Level 1 Technology, especially if you're keen on exploring a future in building, construction, or related trades.
Term 1
Spice Rack
Design concepts, use of basic hand tools and producing a Spice Rack. Learning how to use a Chisel safety.
Term 2
COD Puzzle
Basic use of hand tools. Coping saw and Scroll saw are the main tool. Measuring and marking out from a set of plans.
Introduction to joints.