This course will give you a broad introduction to practical woodworking skills. You will learn the correct use of tools and equipment, and a range of materials, processes and techniques. And, you will be able to read and interpret diagrams, and work safely in a workshop-based setting. You will get to use some creative skills, and plan your activities through to completing a finished product in wood.
The skills you learn in this course will help you move into career areas such as craft, design, engineering and graphics.
The course assessment has two components totalling 130 marks:
Component 1: question paper – worth 60 marks
Component 2: practical activity – worth 70 marks.
Pupils should have achieved 4th Level in the Design and Practical course in S3
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