Year 9 Materials Technology

Course objectives
This course teaches the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to create and complete a personal project and encourages the exploration of ideas and materials.

Course content
Students will design and develop a project to address a need. 

Students will take their design and make a functioning, fit-for-purpose outcome (take-home project). They will have access to a range of materials and processes, such as wood, metal, plastic and other composite materials.

Assessment
We will carry out regular evaluations of work, students will submit their theory work as a digital portfolio along with their practical solution (take-home project).

Students should expect to use their devices for design, recording work progress, and developing online portfolios.

Where does the course lead?
Technology allows students to experiment while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  

This course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in building and construction, carpentry, engineering, allied trades (e.g., plumbing, electrician, etc), and manufacturing, while also providing a pathway to university. Students at Rosmini can take technology courses at Levels 1, 2, and 3.

The course will also help develop organisational skills and independent thinking that are useful in all subjects.