Massey High School Massey High School

Level 1 Resistant Materials Technology 101

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Course Description

Teacher in Charge: J. Crawford.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 Wood/Metal Technology preferred or with approval of the HOD of Resistance Materials Technology.


This course follows on from Year 10 Wood and Metal Technology.                      

Students will work with a range of hard materials; solid timber, timber products, metal, acrylic and more.

Economy of time, material and effort is encouraged - upcycling and repurposing supported. 

Students will gain through experience an understanding of the properties of materials and develop the skills to manipulate them to produce high quality outcomes. 

There is a strong Design component offered as part of RMT101 - Students have the opportunity to build their own designs and take the final product home.

Resources include traditional timber and metal workshop environments as well as laser cutter and 3D printers. 

Students will be assessed on their understanding and execution of basic technological processes and their application of health and safety within a workshop environment. Resistant Materials Technology is an approved University Entrance subject.


Faculties:

Resistant Materials


Career Pathways

Wood Processing Worker, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Building Surveyor


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1 x A3 clear file, USB memory stick required