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At Beechworth Secondary College students study Metalwork, Textiles, Food Studies and Woodworking.
Metalwork
Students develop an understanding of Metal characteristics and processes. Students test metals, produce items using a range of hand tools and develop their ideas in design briefs. They investigate issues a effecting the use and production of metals and metal products.
Textiles
This course aims to involve students in a range of practical activities which enable them to use basic design briefs to carry out practical activities and evaluate completed work. Students develop skills with the use of electric sewing machines, overlockers and other relevant equipment and knowledge of fabrics and fibres during the construction of their products.
Food Studies
This course involves students: Investigating the relationship between food and health, designing menus and selecting appropriate ingredients, producing meals using a variety of skills and techniques, while working in a safe and hygienic manner, and evaluating their own work practices.
Woodwork
This course aims to involve students in practical activities which enable them to develop their skills in using a range of basic hand tools such as saws, files, planes, drills, mallet and gauge, measuring and making equipment. Emphasis is placed on the solving of practical problems and exercising design skills including the production of a simple plan and elevation.
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