Year 9 Woodwork
Students develop design and technological skills through hands-on projects based on 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 cutting and engraving. Students create, adapt, and refine design ideas, justifying their decisions with sustainable considerations, and communicate their processes and solutions using digital tools.
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 9 (australiancurriculum.edu.au)
Topic Overview
- Timber Joinery (Rebates, Housing Joints, etc.)
- Woodworking hand tools
- 3D Modelling – Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Timber Sustainability
- OnGuard Safety Training (Power Tools)
Assessment Overview
Practical – Processes & Production Skills (60%)
- Wooden Trinket Box
- Spice Cabinet
- Serving Board
- Furniture Design – 3D Modelling (CAD)
Theory – Knowledge & Understanding (40%)
- Investigation Analysis – Research Task
- Design Development (CAD Modelling & Technical Drawing Sheet)
- Evaluation of Solution Features