Level 1 Wood Technology
Course Description
Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Sopers.
This course is designed as an introduction to the senior workshop giving students a wide range of practical skills and knowledge in the hard materials workshop.
During this course, the students will be working on a number of practical projects and will be introduced to a large variety of hand tools and portable power tools.
There is a huge emphasis on safety and the students will not be starting in the workshop until they have completed the Safe Work Practices standard, U.S. 24352.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
- Use of hand tools
- Use of portable power tools
- Safety practices in the workshop
- Collaborating with stakeholders in project construction
- Self-management
- Measuring and marking techniques
- Cutting and shaping wood
- Sanding and finishing wood surfaces
- Assembling wood joints
- Using machinery
Recommended Prior Learning
This course has no prerequisites; open entry for all. However, to be successful in this course, students will need to have a sound grasp of Year 9 Technology. Year 10 Hard Materials would be beneficial, as well as having good work habits.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Students will also be working through a number of Unit Standard booklets, to be completed electronically, which will involve both practical and theoretical work.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe working practices and use PPE during the construction of a BCATS project
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of construction and manufacturing materials used in BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Apply elementary procedures and processes for a BCATS project
NZQA Info
Use hardware and fastenings for a BCATS project
NZQA Info
Use joints for a BCATS project
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Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.