Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Integrates advanced workshop skills with design process in the context of Design and Technology. Examines the selection of appropriate workshop processes and their design implications. Safety and workshop practices are considered.

Objectives 1. Integrates advanced workshop skills with design process in the context of Design and Technology.
2. Develops collaborative design capacities.
3. Provides design process management strategies.
4. Applies effective design documentation processes to recording of design processes
Content Safety and workshop practices.
Students will complete exercises developing skills in the following areas:
1. Workshop safety
2. Advanced workshop practices
3. Prototypes and their uses in the design process
4. Materials solution.
5. Collaborative Design

Topics may include:
1 Timber machining and techniques
2 Metal machining and Techniques
3 Thermo plastic forming/fabrication and machining techniques
4 Fiberglass
5 Foams and soft materials
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
Projects Assessment will comprise two components. 1. Negotiated learning contact 2. Collaborative Design & Manufacture Project Full details of assessment will be provided during class in week 1 of semester.
Contact Hours Workshop: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term