Year+11+Materials+Technology

The class will again be working on BCats units of work which comes under the BConstructive program. This program is overseen by the BCITO (Building construction industry training organization) which is a nationally recognised trade training organisation. The first unit of theory work the students are working on is. Unit Standard - 24352 Level one, credits 2 To achieve this unit they will need to complete set of task sheets and comply with the protocols of safe practice during the construction of all practical projects during the year.
 * Furniture making**
 * Year 11**
 * Teacher** Mr Coram
 * This year 2011**
 * Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in the construction of BCATS projects**

Some student have almost completed the first practical project and one student is well into his second project. The theory work for Unit Standard - 24352 is complete and it is good to see the students putting this into practice as they work on thier projects.

Most students have now progressed to Unit Standard 25921 **Make a Cupboard as a BCATS Project** Level 2 Credits 6 v2 This project involves the construction of a cabinet carcase for the first stage. The construction of a framed panel door is required. A drawer constructed in a near traditional manner is also included in the specifications as is a pediment and plinth. This project will require students to demonstrate skills in constructing joints with hand tools as well as introducing them to several machines which until now were outside the parameters of thier tool usage in the school workshop.

Kane working on his cabinet.

Ester busy sanding her cabinet.

Kane coming to grips with the biscuit jointer.

These cabinets are progressing well, some should be completed in the next few weeks.