Year 9 Technology

Course objectives
This course builds the basic knowledge and skills required to design and manufacture a project to specifications, identifying potential opportunities and problems along the way.

Course content
An opportunity will be offered to the students to design and develop a project to a given brief. Students will convert their design into a functioning, fit for purpose product. They will have access to a range of materials and processes, such as wood, metal and plastic and have the opportunity to incorporate 3D design, 3D printing and laser cutting into their design solutions.

Assessment
Regular evaluation of work will be carried out and student work will be submitted, as a digital portfolio. The practical component will be evaluated against the specification and submitted separately.

Students will be expected to make use of their devices for design, recording work progress and developing online portfolios.

Where does the course lead to?
A broad range of skills and technological knowledge will be developed by the students that will allow them to access technology related courses and careers.
This course is suitable for students interested in careers in engineering, design, manufacturing and building. Technology is offered at Rosmini at Level 1, 2 and 3.