IDEA1480

Introduction to Workshop

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Formal workshop skills are presented and applied in the context of Design and Technology. Workshop safety and basic workshop practices and process are introduced. The relationship between prototypes and industrial production is defined. Risk assessment and management, with a specific focus on school workshops, are a focus of the course.

Objectives 1. Introduces safety and basic workshop practices.
2. Introduces students to risk management processes and documentation.
3. Involves student in minor design projects.
4. Provides experience with metal joining procedures.
5. Effectively communicate technological information related to design problems
Content Students will complete exercises developing skills in the following areas;
1 Workshop Safety and Fabrication
2 Basic Maching Processes
3 Defining the Relationship between Process and Materials
4 Defining the Relationship between Prototypes and Industrial Production
5. Risk assessment and management
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) Mastery learning of a range of production processes
Projects Design and manufacture project
Reports Risk assessment and management
Contact Hours Workshop: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term