There are lots of new skills learnt in year 10 Resistant Materials, but how to use machines and tools taught in previous years must not be forgotten.
The year 10 students have plenty of opportunities to practice their use of existing knowledge. Having learnt how to use the scroll saw in yr 8 and the pillar drill in year 9, they are able to use them totally independently in yr 10.
For these machines the students are expected to know how to change a drill bit, clamp their material appropriately and change a blade in the scroll saw.
Rowan here demonstrates safe use of the pillar drill and Thomas is adjusting his blade in the scroll saw. The more confident the students can be with the machines, the better a Technologist they will be!
