HE Techies Age 11 - 14

Description

HE Tech Club runs in blocks of 6 sessions. 

In these programmes you will learn:

-to assemble our predesigned kits

-to use computer software to customise our designs

-to use computer software to design your own stuff

-to make your own designs using the laser cutter

-to finish your products to make quality artefacts suitable for purpose.

-to use workshop tools, machines and processes safely as our facilities allow.

In all sessions we cover:

-safety in the workshop, risk assessment, clothing, attitudes

-the structure of materials and their properties, sustainability

-design principles

-making /manufacturing techniques

-a range of hand and machine tools

-real life applications of ideologies, principles, techniques and procedures 

-opportunities for extension/personal study/group work/career/fame

 All materials and tools included unless stated or agreed beforehand.

Charges may apply where children seek to use technologies like control/electronics that need to be purchased in addition to the materials used, or large scale projects with specialist materials such as aircraft building. We work in partnership with parents all the time so you won't get an unexpected bill!! We also seek sponsorship for scholarships.

Please note. Our courses are supervised by a professional qualified tutor. Any work undertaken at home must be done with parental supervision and risk assessment as instructed.

Access requirements

-Risk assessment of your child's needs /clean safety record (for repeat attendees)

-Own transport to our site 

-5 spaces available