{"id":450,"date":"2019-12-19T08:59:11","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T08:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/?page_id=450"},"modified":"2025-06-12T11:50:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T11:50:45","slug":"practical-metalworking-with-personal-development-national-45-higher","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/technical-subjects\/practical-metalworking-with-personal-development-national-45-higher\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Metalworking 5 (s5\/6 only)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sh\/public\/ahscdt\/uploads\/sites\/2617\/2017\/12\/machine-690190_1920-300x200.jpg\" width=\"420\" height=\"280\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"comp-lia5ycrn4\" class=\"Z_l5lU ku3DBC zQ9jDz qvSjx3 Vq6kJx comp-lia5ycrn4 wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\" data-motion-enter=\"done\">\n<h2 class=\"font_3 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">National 5 Practical Metalwork<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"comp-lia5ycro4\" class=\"Z_l5lU ku3DBC zQ9jDz qvSjx3 Vq6kJx comp-lia5ycro4 wixui-rich-text\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\" data-motion-enter=\"done\">\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">The National 5 Practical Metalworking course provides opportunities for pupils to gain a range of theoretical and practical metalworking skills relating to tools, equipment, processes and materials. They also develop skills in reading and interpreting working drawings and related documents as well as an understanding of health and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">The course is practical, exploratory and experiential in nature. It engages pupils with technologies, allowing them to consider the impact that practical technologies have on our environment and society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Through this, they develop skills, knowledge and understanding of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\">\n<li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">metalworking techniques<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">measuring and marking out metal sections and sheet materials<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">safe working practices in workshop environments<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">practical creativity and problem-solving skills<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">sustainability issues in a practical metalworking context<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixGuard wixui-rich-text__text\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Bench skills<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Pupils develop skills, knowledge and understanding in the use of metalworking hand tools, bench-fitting work, routine sheet-metal work, measuring and marking out, involving complex features. Pupils develop their ability to read and use drawings and diagrams depicting both familiar and unfamiliar metalwork tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixGuard wixui-rich-text__text\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Machine processes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Pupils develop skills, knowledge and understanding in the use of metalworking machines, equipment, related processes, materials, measuring and marking out, involving complex features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Fabrication and thermal joining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">Pupils develop skills, knowledge and understanding in fabrication, forming and joining of metalwork components with some complex features. Pupils develop skills in thermal joining techniques and in measuring and marking out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixGuard wixui-rich-text__text\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"font_7 wixui-rich-text__text\"><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">The following projects are covered:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Hand router<\/li>\n<li>Cold Chisel<\/li>\n<li>Bird house<\/li>\n<li>Plumb Bob<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Progression<\/h3>\n<p>Pupils may also use this qualification to progress onto other practical technology subjects and further education training. Practical Metalworking is invaluable for students who wish to pursue a practical vocation or have an interest in developing practical skills that will be used in later life. It teaches skills and confidence in using tools, machinery and fabrication processes while learning how to work safely. Students learn how to work independently and also as team members during their time in the workshop environment.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Learning Resources:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092117\/1.0-PMW-Intro-Safety-in-Workshop.pptx\">1.0-PMW-Intro-Safety-in-Workshop<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092119\/2.0-PMW-Theory-Metal-Properties.pptx\">2.0-PMW-Theory-Metal-Properties<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092120\/3.0-PMW-Unit-1-Bench-Tools.pptx\">3.0-PMW-Unit-1-Bench-Tools<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092122\/3.1-PMW-Unit-1-Filing.pptx\">3.1-PMW-Unit-1-Filing<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092124\/3.2-PMW-Unit-1-Cutting-metals.pptx\">3.2-PMW-Unit-1-Cutting-metals<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092125\/3.3-PMW-Unit-1-Riveting.pptx\">3.3-PMW-Unit-1-Riveting<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092127\/3.4-PMW-Unit-1-Bending-MetalAfter-Model-1.pptx\">3.4-PMW-Unit-1-Bending-MetalAfter-Model-1<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092129\/3.5-PMW-Unit-1-Tapping-Threading-After-Model-12.pptx\">3.5-PMW-Unit-1-Tapping-Threading-After-Model-12<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092130\/4.0-PMW-Unit-2-Machine-Processes-Pillar-Drill-1.pptx\">4.0-PMW-Unit-2-Machine-Processes-Pillar-Drill-1<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092132\/4.1-PMW-Unit-2-Machine-Processes-Lathe.pptx\">4.1-PMW-Unit-2-Machine-Processes-Lathe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092134\/4.2-PMW-Unit-2-Machine-Processes-Milling-Machine.pptx\">4.2-PMW-Unit-2-Machine-Processes-Milling-Machine<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092135\/4.3-PMW-Unit-2-Machine-Processes-Laser-Plasma-Water-Jet.pptx\">4.3-PMW-Unit-2-Machine-Processes-Laser-Plasma-Water-Jet<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092138\/5.0-PMW-Unit-3-Thermal-Joining-Fabrication-Spot-Welding.pptx\">5.0-PMW-Unit-3-Thermal-Joining-Fabrication-Spot-Welding<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092140\/5.1-PMW-Unit-3-Thermal-Joining-Fabrication-Arc-Welding.pptx\">5.1-PMW-Unit-3-Thermal-Joining-Fabrication-Arc-Welding<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092141\/5.2-PMW-Unit-3-The-Forge.pptx\">5.2-PMW-Unit-3-The-Forge<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092143\/5.3-PMW-Unit-3-Finishing-Metals.pptx\">5.3-PMW-Unit-3-Finishing-Metals<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092937\/the-works-booklet.pdf\">the-works-booklet<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092146\/Rivets.pptx\">Rivets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092145\/Micrometer-and-vernier-calipers.pptx\">Micrometer-and-vernier-calipers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19092144\/Metal-finishes.pptx\">Metal-finishes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Homework:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19093031\/N5-PMW-HW.pdf\">N5-PMW-HW<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19093332\/Homework-Feb-19-auchinleck.pdf\">Homework-Feb-19-auchinleck<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">SQA course Specification<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/19093425\/PracticalMetalworkingCourseSpecificationN5.pdf\">PracticalMetalworkingCourseSpecificationN5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Website links:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/uploads\/sites\/163\/2019\/12\/20112825\/Good-youtube-links.docx\">Good youtube links<\/a> (word 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They also develop skills in reading and interpreting working &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/technical-subjects\/practical-metalworking-with-personal-development-national-45-higher\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9375,"featured_media":0,"parent":61,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-450","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/450","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9375"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=450"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/450\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":685,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/450\/revisions\/685"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/61"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/AuchinleckAcademyTechnical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}