@ School - Junior Cycle Subjects
Junior Cycle - Metalwork
Subject Group: Practical
These subjects are 'hands-on' and involve working with tools and machinery on physical things like wood, metals and plastic. They may involve designing, planning and building things.
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Brief Description:
Metalwork is one of the technology subjects offered at junior cycle. It is an activity-based course focusing on metal, how to work with it and how to assemble different parts. Other materials such as plastics and wood are also Investigated and used in project work. You will be working with basic electronic components too.
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How will Metalwork be useful to me?
You will be able to work with metals and other materials such as wood and plastic. You will be able to assemble these materials into useful and interesting items. You will know the most suitable finish to apply to your project and how to apply it.
Note: Specifications for the technology subjects will be revised in phase 4 of the Junior Cycle Developments, with the changes commencing in 2017, for certification in 2020.
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View / Download Metalwork Factsheet [pdf file]
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View / Download full curriculum [pdf file]
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Course link |
http://www.pdst.ie/node/3854 |
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Career Guidance
Subject Group: Practical
These subjects are 'hands-on' and involve working with tools and machinery on physical things like wood, metals and plastic. They may involve designing, planning and building things.
Career Sectors
This subject builds skills and knowledge that are particularly useful for careers in the following Career Sectors: