Otumoetai College Otumoetai College

Year 10 Technology Wood (Half Year)

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Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Meyer.

This half year course investigates the use of a range of hard materials in the context of designing several personal projects. Students multi material design projects will be primarily based around the use of wood and acrylic.

The following tools will be used: hand tools for measuring, marking out & cutting, band saws and scroll saws, wood lathes, flatbed sander, thicknesser, portable electric drills, routers and biscuit cutters.

This subject could lead to careers in Industrial/Product design, Engineering, Wood based careers and applicable trades, Interior Design & Stage and set production.

Materials used may include modified pine, macrocarpa, plywood, MDF customwood, acrylic, finishing products & consumables.

This half year course will also provide students with a very good foundation for Technology in Years 11, 12 and 13.

Students wishing to experience both Wood and Metal based half year courses may select to do so. A combination of a full year in one and a half year in another is also possible.



Learning Areas:

Year 10 Technology, Technology Resistant Materials [Design & Visual Communication & Electronics]


Assessment Procedures
Pathway

L1 Building & Allied Trades, L1 Design & Visual Communication (Graphics), L1 Electronics, L1 Mechanical Engineering, L1 Technology Metal, L1 Technology Wood

Please scroll to the bottom to view possible career opportunities.

Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Architectural Technician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer, Automotive Electrician, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Biotechnologist, Metal Worker, Boat Builder, Fabrication Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Miner/Quarry Worker, Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Technician, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Technical Writer, Driller, Geologist, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Engineering Machinist, Information Technology Architect, Environmental Engineer, Welder, Marine Engineer, Locksmith, Train Driver, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Plastics Technician, Project Manager, Scaffolder, Test Analyst


Subject Costs

Approx. $50