Working with materials
Not offered in 1995
BS GH
Mr Brian McEniery
6 points * Full-year subject * 60 hours of practical workshop activity, 40 hours of private study * Distance * In addition, for intending teachers of technology studies, we aim to make sure the students can: (i) confidently supervise the safe handling of hand tools and power tools in the school workshop; (ii) advise on appropriate shaping, joining and fastening methods for materials being worked by their own pupils; (iii) recognise skilful execution of designs by their own pupils
Workshops are arranged to introduce working with the following materials and processes: wood, clay, concrete, forging and casting of metals, machining metals (drilling, lathework and milling), sheet metal working, welding and oxy-cutting of metals, plastics and composites. Full-day workshops of intensive practical activity are arranged for each weekend school in the year. In addition, students are provided with private-study materials related to each workshop. These materials include readers, videos, and detailed instructions for any practical work to be done at home before the workshop sessions.
Assessment
Each workshop will be assessed individually; assignments and practical work 50%; an end-of-year test relating to safety issues will account for the remaining 50% of marks. Students must demonstrate mastery of the items tested