Material Solutions

Duration: 
Full Year
Compulsory: 
No

This course is centred around the use of advanced manufacturing concepts, techniques and equipment.

Students will have access to a range of traditional and computer controlled machines, hand held power tools and equipment, 3D printers and a laser cutter to design and produce products. Utilising a broad range of materials students will use machines and manufacturing methods that reflect modern manufacturing processes in contemporary industries.

CONTENT

The course will develop skills in design, problem solving and teamwork with practical work including some traditional timber skilling and projects incorporating the use of contemporary and advanced manufacturing technologies and techniques.

ASSESSMENT

Practical skills in use of machines form a major component of the assessment.

  • Skills and Applications Tasks 20%
  • Product 50%
  • Folio (external assessment) 30%

THRIVE • RESPECT • INTEGRITY

We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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