Materials Design & Technology – Wood (General)

General
MDT Wood is a highly practical subject undertaken over Yr 11 and 12. Previous experience in Design & Technology subjects is not essential although being familiar with workshop processes and procedures can be an advantage. Students select this subject out of a love of the “hands-on” aspect of the course, with many going on to pursue careers in related fields such as carpentry or cabinetmaking. 

Students cover a range of skills including: 

• Occupational Health & Safety in a work environment 
• Design process and how to convey concepts and ideas 
• Hand and power skills 
• Identification of types of timbers and their origin, sustainability etc. 
• Various joining techniques 
• Various finishing techniques 

Students also have freedom in the design process. Projects are constantly changing but may include: 

• High quality dovetail joint jewellery boxes with inlay parquetry 
• Bedside tables and coffee tables 
• Display boards, recycled timber picture frames 
• Kitchen caddys with laminated cutting boards 

MDT Wood is fun and engaging, while setting students up for a love of working with timber. Skills learnt however apply across any workshop environment. 

Pre-requisites
Nil.

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Contact Information
Mr Brad Nicholas
Head of Technologies
Brad.Nicholas@cewa.edu.au