School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Materials Design and Technology (Wood)
  • Unit Code

    DTM6503
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Carol Kathleen PUDDICOMBE

Description

This is a practical study in the production, form, properties and structure of basic metal materials and their related processing. Students will develop problem solving skills in a design context by selecting appropriate materials and apply manufacturing processes to meet a range of design briefs. There is an emphasis on the function, operation and maintenance of woodwork tools and machines to create a safe working environment. Special emphasis is given to wood, however it does not exclude the use of metal, polymers and composites in different design situations. The unit is designed to focus on skills, knowledge and production requirements for secondary Design and Technology classes in Years 7-10.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DTM1105, DTM5603, DTM6603.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Research the mechanical, physical and modification of the properties of natural and manmade timber in various structural and non-structural forms.
  2. Create design portfolios utilising skills in drawing, rendering and sketching applicable in the production of wooden projects.
  3. Apply project management (including WHS issues) and communication skills to the production and documentation of wooden products for junior secondary technology education.
  4. Produce wooden projects using a design process incorporating industry techniques for junior secondary technology education.

Unit Content

  1. Development in using a design process to solve a design problem.
  2. Australian Health and safety regulations required in the workplace and in schools.
  3. Develop planning and construction procedures.
  4. Research and develop knowledge in the properties and structures of wood and other relevant materials.
  5. Learn to maintain hand and machine tools.
  6. Develop skills in using a variety of machines designed to create wood projects including but not limited to the lathe, joinery and the router.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Trimstr 3Not Offered10 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered
WinterNot Offered10 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit is only offered intensively over a 2-week period during the School holidays.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PortfolioPortfolio60%
ProjectProject and resources40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Materials Design and Technology (Wood)
  • Unit Code

    DTM6503
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Carol Kathleen PUDDICOMBE

Description

This is a practical study in the production, form, properties and structure of basic metal materials and their related processing. Students will develop problem solving skills in a design context by selecting appropriate materials and apply manufacturing processes to meet a range of design briefs. There is an emphasis on the function, operation and maintenance of woodwork tools and machines to create a safe working environment. Special emphasis is given to wood, however it does not exclude the use of metal, polymers and composites in different design situations. The unit is designed to focus on skills, knowledge and production requirements for secondary Design and Technology classes in Years 7-10.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded DTM1105, DTM5603, DTM6603.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Research the mechanical, physical and modification of the properties of natural and manmade timber in various structural and non-structural forms.
  2. Create design portfolios utilising skills in drawing, rendering and sketching applicable in the production of wooden projects.
  3. Apply project management (including WHS issues) and communication skills to the production and documentation of wooden products for junior secondary technology education.
  4. Produce wooden projects using a design process incorporating industry techniques for junior secondary technology education.

Unit Content

  1. Development in using a design process to solve a design problem.
  2. Australian Health and safety regulations required in the workplace and in schools.
  3. Develop planning and construction procedures.
  4. Research and develop knowledge in the properties and structures of wood and other relevant materials.
  5. Learn to maintain hand and machine tools.
  6. Develop skills in using a variety of machines designed to create wood projects including but not limited to the lathe, joinery and the router.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Trimstr 3Not Offered10 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered
WinterNot Offered10 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

This unit is only offered intensively over a 2-week period during the School holidays.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PortfolioPortfolio60%
ProjectProject and resources40%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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