Year 10 Woodwork
Students develop design and technological skills through machine based projects following a design brief. They use industry-standard CAD software and predominantly learn timber construction techniques to produce a designed solution safely, with opportunities for laser engraving and CNC machining. Students create, adapt, and refine design ideas, justifying their decisions with sustainable considerations, and communicate their processes and solutions using digital tools in a design portfolio.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: Semester Course
SACE Credits: N/A
Prerequisites: Open Course
Contact Person: mohammad.arifi@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: F-10 Curriculum | Design and Technologies – Year 10 (australiancurriculum.edu.au)
Topic Overview
- Machine Timber Joinery (Domino Joint, Biscuit Joint, mitre, etc.)
- Woodworking machinery
- 3D Modelling – Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Timber Sustainability
- OnGuard Safety Training (Workshop Machinery)
Assessment Overview
Practical – Processes & Production Skills (60%)
- Bread Box – Minor
- Framed Outdoor Chair (Skills Task)
- Coffee Table - Major
- Furniture Design – 3D Modelling (CAD)
Theory – Knowledge & Understanding (40%)
- Investigation Analysis – Product Features & Aesthetics
- Research Task – Ethical, legal, economic, and sustainable issues
- Design Development (CAD Modelling & Technical Drawing Sheet)
- Evaluation of Solution Features