5AHTK2

Year 10 5AHTK2 – Hard Materials Technology 2

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Ms G. Small.

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).