Junior Cycle Wood Technology
Junior Cycle Wood Technology aims to develop the necessary conceptual understanding, disciplinary skills, and subject knowledge to investigate and solve real-life problems while progressing the development of a range of manipulation skills through processing wood and other materials. The focus of learning in the new Junior Cycle is experienced across three strands – Principles and Practices, Design Thinking and Wood Science and Materials. It is assessed at common level.
What will I learn?
Some of the things you will learn include:
• how to design a project given a brief description of what you are to make • how to use freehand sketching to communicate your ideas • how to prepare a design drawing/plan of a project you design • how to read design drawings and make small projects from these drawings • how to safely use a range of hand and power tools in producing your design.
Senior Cycle Construction Studies
A new Leaving Certificate Construction Technology specification will be introduced for fifth year students in September 2026 and will replace the current Leaving Certificate Construction Studies syllabus.
Leaving Certificate construction studies provides students in the senior cycle of post-primary education with an introduction to the knowledge and skills involved in construction technology and construction materials and processes. Students develop their ability to communicate ideas and information and to apply accurate observation and scientific investigation through exploring materials and processes.
Construction studies is assessed at two levels, Ordinary level and Higher level, by means of a written examination, a practical test, and an assessment of student project work.
Please see below some important information on the subjects of Wood Technology (Junior Cycle) and Construction Studies (Senior Cycle).
https://www.curriculumonline.ie/junior-cycle/junior-cycle-subjects/wood-technology
https://www.curriculumonline.ie/senior-cycle/senior-cycle-subjects/construction-studies
Teachers:
Mr D. Mc Dermott and Mr. J. Rodgers