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Practical Woodwork
Practical Woodwork
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KS4 Practical woodwork March 2021.mp4Details of the Examination Specification
Details of the Examination Specification
SQA National 5 in Practical Woodwork.
SQA National 5 in Practical Woodwork.
Subject Content
Subject Content
The National 5 Practical Woodworking Course enables students to gain skills in woodworking techniques and in measuring and marking out timber sections and sheet materials. Students develop safe working practices in workshop environments, practical creativity and problem-solving skills, and an understanding of sustainability issues in a practical woodworking context. This course would form a good foundation for further study at UCM in Level 1 City & Guilds 6706-13 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery or Level 1 City & Guilds 6219 Diploma in Construction Skills.
Resources
Resources
The students will need to equip themselves with writing and drawing instruments. Materials for the major project will normally come from departmental stock.
How is the Course Assessed?
How is the Course Assessed?
This is a Practical course and is assessed through making a wooden product to defined tolerances. There is also a written examination at the end of the course. The coursework/examination split is 70%/30%.
Deadlines:
Deadlines:
The major coursework assignment must be completed by March of Year 11.
What is expected of the Student?
What is expected of the Student?
Students must be able to work with a range of wood based materials to set tolerances. Students will also sit a written examination. Students must always obey the Health and Safety Code of Conduct for Workshops. Failure to do this will prevent them from completion of their product.
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
Please Note:
Please Note:
Students can only select one Design & Technology subject from Food & Nutrition, Practical Woodwork, Product Design & Textiles
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