Materials Design & Technology – Wood (General)

LIST B COURSE

Materials Design & Technology – Wood (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.

In Year 11, students are introduced to the fundamentals of design and the process of designing projects for a specific target.

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 jewelry 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