New Plymouth Boys’ High School New Plymouth Boys’ High School

L1 Woodwork Practical

L1WOODF
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Scott.

This course is designed for students who want the opportunity to work through a technological process specifically designing projects in and using timber/wood-based materials as the main medium by making a toolbox and a bar stool. It covers the following skills: following workshop procedures, including those for safety, making specified projects, with some design variation; performing simple measurements and calculations; identifying and using common woodworking joints, and demonstrating knowledge of tools and materials used in furniture making and construction. 

Students must follow workshop protocols to ensure safety for all and failure to do so may result in removal from the course. Students must wear covered shoes in all workshop classes.


Learning Areas:

Technology


Career Pathways

Glazier, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Brick and Blocklayer, Building and Construction Labourer, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Flooring Installer, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Painter and Decorator, Concrete Worker, Plasterer, Fencer, Furniture Finisher, Landscaper, Joiner, Roofer, Scaffolder, Signmaker


Disclaimer

All courses are subject to sufficient student numbers, rooming and available staffing. The range of courses may change year to year.

All courses run at the discretion of the New Plymouth Boys' High School Headmaster.