Year: 9 – Elective
Length: Semester
Contact Person: Ben Seymon
Content: Timetabled in Semester 2 with 4 lessons a week, students design and manufacture solutions using simple manufacturing methods, hand tools, machines and basic materials that can include; timber (wine rack), plastic (acrylic, ABS/PLA), metal (bottle opener) or sheet metal (dustpan). Students will plan to consider various materials and methods when manufacturing their projects to help them develop important skills such as:
- Project planning and management
- Understanding materials and process
- Communication and problem solving
Students will work in small groups as part of peer instruction and collaborative learning teams to use specialised software like Autodesk Inventor. This software, together with other visualising and communication applications, will enable students to visualise, design, prototype and document evidence of their concepts and designs. Students will engineer, design and create 3D models using devices such as 3D printers and CNC routers (rapid prototyping). Other contexts can include assembling simple circuit boards (electronics) and simple programming (arduino).
Assessment: Students are assessed using the Australian Curriculum Achievement Standards.
Additional Charges: A fee applies to participate in this subject in addition to the CHS Materials and Service charges. This fee is for take home projects and approximate cost is $15.
A limited class size applies to this subject.