Hagley Community College

11 Hard Materials (11HM)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry with Teacher in Charge approval

11 Hard Materials

To offer students the opportunity to gain experience about the use of tools to design and construct an item of personal interest based on the BCITO programme.

Course Components

Become proficient in the design process to aid planning and execution
To construct personalised projects
Hands on approach to learning backed up with BCITO Level 1 Unit Standards
Use a wide range of tools and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner

Course Overview

Term 1
Basic wood and joint skills. Health & safety in the workshop.

Term 2
Start BCATS project in combination with health & safety in practice & the use of joints & hardware / fasteners . To be assessed in the BCATS project.

Term 3
Personal design project with joints & fasteners.

Term 4
Completion of all projects.

Learning Areas:

Practical Design

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 0 credits
Internal - 15 credits (Unit Standards)