Personal Developments award through metalwork skills:

 develop knowledge of strengths and development needs through self-evaluation and review

 develop self-reliance, self-esteem and confidence through supported and independent learning

 develop practical abilities

 develop task management and interpersonal skills

 have an opportunity to maximise potential

 demonstrate and recognise achievement

Levels Offered

This Subject will be offered at National 5 levels: Pupils should experience within Technical department, as this is a progression route from Practical Woodworking skills.

Course Outline

Pupils will develop their metalwork craft skills through the following outcomes:

Metalworking Units:

Unit 1 – Bench Skills using a wide variety of hand tools including forgework

Unit 2 – Machine Processes using CNC/ manual lathes and milling machines

Unit 3 – Fabrication and Thermal Joining using MIG and electric arc welding

Personal Development Unit:

Unit 4 – Self-Awareness: In this unit students will aim to build confidence and self-esteem through self-evaluation of their own qualities, feelings, achievements and areas of development, whilst undertaking a group project.

Unit 5- Self and Community: In this unit students will aim to improve their self-reliance and confidence. They will develop their interpersonal skills as they work with others to participate in a group project in the context of one or more communities.

Unit 6 – Practical Abilities: In this unit students will aim to improve their self-reliance and confidence by demonstrating their practical abilities while participating in one or more projects.

The above units consist of a series of practical exercises and models designed to build student skill and confidence. On completion of all 3 course units students will manufacture a final course assessment project.

Course Assessment Structure

National 5 – 6 internally assessed unit equating to 36 SCQF points