Year 10 Trades - Half Year

ourse is a practical hands-on workshop skills for the construction of quality products with a focus on hand tools and the finishes of the created products.  

Materials, may include but not limited to:

• Wood

• Metal

• Plastics

Skills:

• Workshop safety

• Correct use of tools and equipment

• Selection and using different materials to make projects

• Following a plan of action and working drawings 

• Managing time and completing projects to a timeline

• Some elements of design

• Evaluating the outcome of the product, construction techniques and own skills/ Performance  

Projects, may include but are not limited to:

• Personal container (box)

• Cutting board/ chopping board

• Stool

This course helps develop the craft skills for the Year 11 Trades course.

Previous Student results in Technology Department Courses will be factored in when looking at course entry for all year 11 technology courses this is to ensure students are capable of experiencing some level of success for the NCEA credits on offer. For students that have not taken the course prior previous related subjects will be used as a guide. Generally, students will be successful in the year 9 and 10 courses if they complete their project work.