Teachers in this Department

Mr Logan

Accommodation

This course is taught in a fully equipped Technical Room

Resources Young People will use

Pupils will have access to a full range of woodworking tools/equipment/machinery.

Links with other partners/agencies

Industry specialists may visit the school.

Course Outline

If you love working with your hands and making things then this course is for you!

• Learners will use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Learners will make several projects by selecting a range of materials
• Learners will learn life skills such as using tools for Do It Yourself projects.

In this subject, learners may achieve SQA National 2-4 awards as appropriate.

Skills Developed through this Course

Young People will have the opportunity to develop and practise a range of skills required to develop life skills

• Organisational skills for making projects.
• Reading yechnical drawings / plans
• Applying finishes to wood.

Progression Pathways

The Technical Department offer a range of SQA courses from National 2-4, as appropriate to the learner.

Career routes after school would be future employment in furniture assembly or similar.