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Year 10 Materials Design Technology ( Wood )

Course Outline
This course provides students with an opportunity to engage in a diverse range of creative and practical experiences using a variety of tools and equipment widely available in industrial and domestic settings . Core modules develop knowledge and skills in the use of materials , tools and techniques related to general woodwork which are further enhanced through the study of specialist modules in Cabinetwork and Wood Machining .
Year 10 Discovery Course Which Year 11 course does it lead to ?
l Materials Design Technology ( Wood )
Leads to Engineering Studies ( ATAR ); Materials , Design & Technology ( ATAR and General Wood )
The aim of Materials , Design & Technology Wood is to develop students ’ knowledge , understanding , skills and values related to a range of technologies through safe interaction with materials , tools and processes . This is achieved through careful planning , development and construction of quality practical projects . The course also aims to develop students ’ understanding of the relationship between technologies , individual and societal needs and the environment .
Pathways to Year 11 and 12 Engineering Studies ( ATAR ), and Materials Design & Technology ( ATAR and General Wood ).
Contact :
Mrs Carol Puddicombe Head of Technology & Enterprise Faculty Carol . Puddicombe @ ggs . wa . edu . au

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