Design & Technologies - Bend it. Shape it.

Length of Course

Semester

Level

Year 9

Learning Area

Technologies

Core or Specialist

Specialist

Pre-requisites

Nil

Subject Description

Bend it Shape it 

Bend it Shape is a coursewhere you are able to integrate materials and systems to create functional multi-faceted products. All activities in this course aid the students ability to apply knowledge and understanding of how to use hand-tools and operate basic workshop equipment and machinery. This subject also integrates elements of gas welding, along with resistance welding with various steel sections and sheet metal.

Content
  • Onguard Modules
  • Gas Welding basics
  • Fusion welding
  • Cold bending of steel bar and sheet
  • Hot bending of steel bar
  • Fabrication
  • Controlling of distortion
  • Basic metalwork machinery
  • Sheet metal development
  • Basic measuring and marking tools
  • Sheet metal working
  • Surface finishing of steel with paint
Assessment
  • OnGuard Modules
  • Welding test pieces
  • Major Project  - Wind Vane incorporating welding and sheet metal
  • Minor project - Pencil box in sheet metal
Pathways

Year 10 Metalwork

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Year 9 - Design & Technologies - Bend it. Shape it.

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