Nelson College Nelson College

Year 9 Skills Through Technology

9TEC
Course Description

This course provides a broad skills-based experience of the application of technology in society. Students will learn skills and processes which will be applied to developing creative solutions to technological problems in a practical situation using a wide range of technologies, including workshop tools and equipment, CAD, 3-D printing and Lazer cutting machines.

Students will study four core modules: Graphics, Design (Metal & Wood) Technology, Digital Technology and Future Technologies.




Learning Areas:

Year 9 Compulsory Subjects, Technology


Pathway

Year 10 Computer Digital Technologies, Year 10 Design Technology - Metal, Year 10 Design Technology - Wood, Year 10 Food Studies, Year 10 Graphics - half year, Year 10 Technology


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Covered shoes are a compulsory requirement.