Students who choose this course are allowed to design and make products for personal use from hard materials such as wood and plastic, or a combination of these.  

Students develop their manufacturing and practical skills by learning how to use a variety of power tools and machinery for shaping, joining and forming materials.  

The work is assessed through design briefs and completed practical projects.  Students are required to produce a portfolio.  The course prepares the students for NCEA Level 1 Materials Technology and BCITO Unit Standards.

Cost contribution:   $80 (If the student wishes to take the product home) plus cost for ‘additional’ materials used. 

Please note this is an estimate and may change with the cost of available timber.