Practical Woodwork & Practical Metalwork�N5

Practical Woodwork Topics

Flat-frame construction

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Carcase construction

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Machining and finishing

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Practical Metalwork Topics

Bench skills

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Machine processes

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Fabrication and thermal joining

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Structure of the N5 Course

Coursework

Practical task which is worth 70% of the overall marks

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Exam

Written exam which is worth 30% of the overall marks

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The coursework

A practical task set by the SQA where pupils have to manufacture a product and complete a log book.

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It is completed in class time with a deadline of middle of March.

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For those students studying Practical Metalwork, there will be a trip to McMillan Fabricators to complete welding later in the year.

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The Exam

Date: tbc

SQA release the exam dates on Thursday 5 September

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Timings:

N5: 1 hour

Structure of the N5/H Exam

The question paper will give pupils the opportunity to demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding on topics including measuring and marking out, reading and interpreting drawings, materials, health and safety, etc. (60 marks)

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How to be successful in Practical �Woodwork and Practical Metalwork

Structured and regular revision to consolidate your knowledge. Regular attempts at SQA past paper questions.

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Ensure all deadlines are met in regards to practical coursework and logbooks.

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Attend supported study on offer in the department. Speak to your teacher for more information.

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Use Google Classroom resources to help you study throughout the year.

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Useful Resources

SQA website – past papers, marking instructions and understanding standards resources

Practical Woodwork - https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47462.html

Practical Metalwork - https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47461.html

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Google Classroom – all resources are posted on Google Classroom

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Achieve - https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/accounts/login/ (Practical Woodwork only)

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