Year 10 Hard Materials Technology

Year 10 Hard Materials Technology (Hard Tech) is designed to allow students to learn and practise skills used in traditional woodworking, with a focus on wood joinery. While this course builds on the learning from Year 9 Hard Tech, students are welcome to join even if they have no prior experience.

Throughout the two terms, students will learn to use a variety of hand tools and selected power tools safely and responsibly, including how to care for them.

Students are encouraged to demonstrate manaakitanga by working hard, learning from mistakes, persevering through challenges, and showing respect for the tools, materials, and the work of themselves and others.

We will learn to:

• Identify the names and uses of several carpentry tools.
• Apply the skills and techniques necessary to mark out timber for cutting.
• Apply the skills and techniques necessary to cut several different wood joints accurately.
• Use tools safely and effectively.