S3 Woodwork

WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

This course is for learners considering careers in joinery or furniture making and with an interest in woodworking crafts. The course is largely workshop-based, providing a broad introduction to practical woodworking. It helps learners to develop safe working practices and to become proactive with regards to health and safety. It allows pupils to learn how to use a range of tools, equipment and materials safely and correctly.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE IN S3:

The S3 woodwork course will build on and extend from the work in S1 and S2 which is based on the 3rd Level Experiences and Outcomes.  The course will cover the 4th Level experiences and outcomes relating to machining, flat frame and carcase construction skills. You will develop skills and knowledge all of the following areas: interpreting drawings and dimensions; understanding and working to tolerances; identifying a material’s properties and uses; safe working practices; traditional joinery and manufacture; the use of a wide range of tools and machinery; woodworking techniques; marking out and measuring timber sections and sheet materials. You will develop your practical creativity and problem solving skills.

ASSESSMENT APPROACHES:

Teachers will gather evidence of progress as part of day-to-day learning. Specific tasks will also be set to assess progress at key points of learning. These will involve planning, following plans and manufacturing a range of practical woodwork projects.

POSSIBLE CAREERS!

Practical skills are essential for many careers and useful for many more.

Some of the possible careers are:- Carpenter, cabinet maker, furniture maker, builder, joiner, toy maker, model construction, machining, finishing, wood lathe turner, bench fitter, machine tool fitter, furniture restoration, lumberjack/logger, builders, instrument builders, gunsmiths, boat builders, forestry/conservation worker.