Course Description

The course comprises of three key areas; Bench Skills, Machine Processes and Fabrication and Thermal Joining. Pupils will work with a range of materials and experience industry practices in hot and cold joining methods in addition to using both bench (hand) and machine processes throughout the year. Pupils will also have opportunity to apply various finishes to projects. Pupils will complete course work throughout the year in addition to a weekly logbook detailing their own progress, completed individually.

Skills Developed

• Workshop safety.

• Reading and interpreting drawings and diagrams

• Measuring and marking out.

• Correct and safe use of tools and machines.

• Manufacturing processes and techniques.

• Knowledge and understanding of the properties and uses of a range of metalworking materials.

• Knowledge and understanding of sustainability issues in a practical metalworking context

What will you experience?

Pupils will work from engineering drawings to help create a sense of ‘real life’ for their work, in a workshop setting. They will manufacture a variety of products throughout the course utilising skills in measuring/marking, tools and machinery while following correct processes.

The course allows pupils to work with a range of metals to produce a variety of products. Pupils will also engage in academic aspects of metalwork to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the subject.

Possible Careers

• Mechanic

• Construction

• Engineering

• Manufacturing

• Musical instrument maker or repairer