12 Woodwork

SACE Stage 2: 20 Credits / 2 Semesters / Technologies

SACE Website: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/design-technology-and-engineering

Pre-Requisite: An achievement of a 'C' or better in year 11 Modern or Traditional Woodwork.

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

In this course students can pursue a contemporary or traditional materials focus or a mixture of both. Students design, produce and assemble a product that employs contemporary design principles, production and assembly techniques, while exploring a range of materials. Students use CAD to plan, design and make their product. Students develop a design folio that includes their investigation, planning, designs and costing. Students will investigate and analyse ethical, legal, sustainability or economic issues relating to their product design. Students will be instructed in the safe use of selected portable tools and fixed machines.

Topics may include

Design process
CAD (Autodesk Fusion 360)
CNC router programming
Use of fixed machines and portable equipment
Assembly techniques
Traditional and contemporary techniques
Finishing techniques
Resource investigation and analysis

ASSESSMENT

This subject includes three assessment types (AT):

AT1 - Specialised skills tasks – 20%
AT2 - Design process & product – 50%
AT3 - Resources study – 30% (External Assessment)

Students are assessed against the design, technology and engineering SACE performance standards:

Investigation and analysis
Design, development and planning
Production
Evaluation

Additional Information

Cost: Students will pay for materials once their product design is complete.

All subject costs are subject to approval, are approximate and subject to change in 2026.

Last Updated: July 2025

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