Metals
Subject Length: 1 semester
Subject Fee: $80 (Cost subject to change)
Students will develop skills in the engineering area. Included is the safe use of equipment, solving practical problems, the development of a design folio and evaluation of the design and production process. Students are required to complete practical tasks using a range of materials. A theory research task will be undertaken and students can design their own project which includes researching, designing, producing and evaluating.
What is studied?
Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:
Strategies for understanding design needs and opportunities to use different materials
Visualising and generating creative and innovative projects
Planning, and analysing and evaluating the ideas that best meet the criteria
Different metals and their joining technologies
Using metals to build projects to solve a problem or need
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Investigating, designing, producing and evaluating products.
Research of client profile and client needs
Develop skills in investigative research
Utilise tools and equipment appropriate to materials
Folio compilation and submission
Additional Information
Future Pathways: Year 10 Metalwork, VCE VET Engineering Studies, VCE Product Design & Technology