Year 10 5AHTK1 – Hard Materials Technology 1

Available for study in:    Year 10. Note: You may only elect to study one semester of HTK, in year 10. 

Main areas of study:    

Contexts for learning may include (but are not limited to):

• Storage.
• Pewter Casting.
• Birdhouses.
• Lighting.

In this course you will learn:    In this course you will also develop skills in:

• Measurement.
• Joinery.
• Basic workshop health and safety.
• Use of various tools and machinery.
• CNC machinery
• Laser cutting
• CAD Programmes.
• Use of various materials.

You will also develop the following aspects of the Ākonga Profile:

• Numeracy.
• Technological Literacy.
• Creativity.
• Critical thinking.
• Self-management.
• Problem solving.

All of the above skills and knowledge will be incorporated into projects that follow the technological design process.

Methods of assessment:    All work will be submitted in portfolio form.

This course leads to:    Level 1 Hard Materials Technology (6HTK).