Year 9 Metal Solutions
LENGTH OF COURSE: Semester of Full Year
ASSUMED BACKGROUND: Nil
SUBJECT CHARGES: Nil
CONTENT
Year 9 Metalwork is your chance to transform raw materials into stunning creations. Learn the art of metalworking as you develop essential skills in using a variety of tools and techniques. From the precision of hand tools to the power of welding, you’ll being to develop the craft and bring your designs to life.
Course content will be a selection of the following:
Process and production skills: Develop knowledge and skills in using hand tools and machinery safely in a workshop environment. Students are introduced to new production techniques and machinery including welding.
Investigating and designing: Knowledge on how to develop design concepts and prepare them for production, using a range of technologies.
Evaluating: Evaluation skills, enabling designed products to be analysed informing good design.
Collaborating and managing: Develop plans to manage design tasks, including safe and responsible use of materials and tools. Students learn how to work independently within a collaborative workshop environment.
ASSESSMENT TYPES
Production and process skills:
Ability to independently and safely manufacture products.
Knowledge and Understanding:
Design, produce and evaluate your own product. The product to develop can be chosen by the student in collaboration with their teacher as cost, space, time and capacity need to be considered.