Practical Metalwork - National 4 & 5
Practical Metalwork is a practical, workshop based course for pupils wishing to develop their knowledge, understanding and practical experience in metalwork. This course would be of particular interest for those hoping to pursue a practical career within Aberdeen’s engineering industry for example.
Core skills
The course aims to give pupils an insight into industrial practice and help to develop their self-confidence, manual dexterity, control, perseverance, maturity, independence, accuracy, neatness, and spatial awareness.
Course Content
Mechanical and Fabrication
Bench Skills
Machining and Finishing
National 4
Added Value Unit
National 5
Assignment graded A-D
‘The sense of achievement that is experienced on the successful completion of a practical project is immense, and the value of this achievement to the development of the personal and social aspects of a candidate’s education cannot be overstated.’
Core skills
The course aims to give pupils an insight into industrial practice and help to develop their self-confidence, manual dexterity, control, perseverance, maturity, independence, accuracy, neatness, and spatial awareness.
Course Content
Mechanical and Fabrication
Bench Skills
Machining and Finishing
National 4
Added Value Unit
National 5
Assignment graded A-D
‘The sense of achievement that is experienced on the successful completion of a practical project is immense, and the value of this achievement to the development of the personal and social aspects of a candidate’s education cannot be overstated.’