COURSE CONTACT: MRS CANNING

 Course Overview

 The BGE Practical Woodworking course provides opportunities for learners to gain skills in reading drawings/diagrams in the completion of finished wood –based products. The course is highly practical and creative in nature, improving learner’s skills, whilst operating a variety of tools, equipment and materials. It also helps learners develop practical numeracy skills.

 The course aims to enable learners to:

•  Develop skills in woodworking techniques.
• Measure and mark out timber sections and sheet materials.
• Undertake safe working practices in workshop environments.
• Demonstrate practical creativity and problem solving skills.
• Understand materials sustainability.

 Course Structure

•  Sketching and Drawing Skills
• Flat Frame Construction
• Carcase Construction
• Machining and Finishing

 Course Assessment

•  Practical craft classes
• Investigative/research-based learning

Written Assignments – – Folio Development

Practical Assignments – to include model design and development.