Emmanuel Catholic College Curriculum Handbook
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Year 11 & 12

Materials Design & Technology

General
MDT Wood is a highly practical subject undertaken over Yr 11 and 12. Previous experience in Design & Technology subjects is not essential although being familiar with workshop processes and procedures can be an advantage. Students select this subject out of a love of the “hands-on” aspect of the course, with many going on to pursue careers in related fields such as carpentry or cabinetmaking. 

Students cover a range of skills including: 

  • Occupational Health & Safety in a work environment 
  • Design process and how to convey concepts and ideas 
  • Hand and power skills 
  • Identification of types of timbers and their origin, sustainability etc. 
  • Various joining techniques 
  • Various finishing techniques 

Students also have freedom in the design process. Projects are constantly changing but may include: 

  • High quality dovetail joint jewellery boxes with inlay parquetry 
  • Bedside tables and coffee tables 
  • Display boards, recycled timber picture frames 
  • Kitchen caddys with laminated cutting boards 

MDT Wood is fun and engaging, while setting students up for a love of working with timber. Skills learnt however apply across any workshop environment. 

Pre-requisites
Nil.

Contact Information
Mr Brad Nicholas
Head of Technologies
Brad.Nicholas@cewa.edu.au