Year 10 Hard Materials Technology is an option course that runs for one semester. The course builds on both the design processes and practical skills developed during Year 9.
To be successful, students will need to have a sound grasp of the Year 9 Technology programme, have good work habits that enable peer collaboration and focus on processes and outputs. Most of all a keen interest in the subject is required.
The Programme:
While the units of work may vary from year to year and in turn the students will be introduced to different tools and equipment, the primary focus is always ‘The Design Process’ with the secondary focus being the development of practical skills and knowledge such as:
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Safe workshop practice:
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Appropriate conduct that promotes safe use of a workshop along with successful outputs. This includes safe use of drillpress, bandsaw, welding equipment, metal folder, guillotine etc
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Processes:
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Develop processes that enable logical and efficient use of resources; eg. time, materials, teacher resources.
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Setting out:
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Accurate marking out of components including correct use of associated hand-tools.
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Use of hand-tools:
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Correct use of hand-tools including saws, square, chisel, marking gauge, hand router, hammer, mallet, file, centre etc.
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Materials:
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Gain some understanding of the characteristics of the materials they are using along with appropriate uses, strengths and weaknesses.
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Outputs:
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Produce a quality product that meets the criteria of the brief and is fit for purpose.
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The design process:
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Brief:
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identify a need
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Specifications:
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identify and discuss
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Research / Investigation:
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source examples of similar solutions to the brief
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Concepts development:
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develop a range of concepts that may meet the brief
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Design development:
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take a selected design and modify to find a solution that best fits the specifications
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Final design:
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develop drawings, required documentation etc. of preferred solution to the brief ensuring it meets all specifications.
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Production:
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manufacture final design.
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Evaluation:
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evaluate outcome according to final design documentation.
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