Explore of the properties, applications, and fabrication techniques of durable materials such as wood, metals, ceramics, and composites. This class equips students with foundational knowledge applicable in various fields - including engineering, construction and manufacturing - providing a valuable introduction to the world of materials science and technology.
Join Mr Henderson in Hard Materials class! He will help you to explore How to Leave your Mark, Sustainable Furniture Upcycling and How to Run a Woodworking Business.
The purpose of the senior course is to lay a good, solid foundation in the building and construction industry. It will prepare you to confidently complete larger and more complicated projects at level 2. You will learn to read basic working drawings, prepare cutting lists and orders as well as how to keep a basic work diary. The main focus, however, will be on ensuring that you gain a wide variety of skills to take you to the tertiary level.
It's great to see how engaged the students are in a hands-on environment like the Hard Materials workshop. Aiming towards a career in the trades industry provides great challenges but also good job security, and here at Opihi College we offer the first important steps into that world.
All aspects of practical learning.
Recently renovated and cleverly designed to maximise a light and airy indoor/outdoor balance, our Technology buildings share open air patio spaces between the purpose designed classrooms.
