Joining and Assembling

Curriculum details

Strand

Tools, Equipment and Processes (Strand 3)

Sub-strand

Joining and Assembling (3.3)

Content standard

B9.3.3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of materials. tools and equipment used for joining and assembling artefacts/products and care and maintain

Indicator

B9.3.3.1.2 - Demonstrate appropriate skills in the use of joining and assembling tools and equipment for making artefacts/products

Suggested placement

Term 2, Week 4 (Week 16 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference

Career Technology, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 96

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Demonstrate how to use materials, tools and equipment for making products/artefacts in joining and assembling products/artefacts
E.g.
- A wooden bookshelf
- Metal scoop
- Bonding a wall
- Garment-sew garments from cut-out styles in cutting/shaping lesson. Use glue to join parts of the garment. Note: There are modern methods of joining parts of articles such as fusing and adhesives
- Meals-use modern joining methods such as use of oats, silicon, and egg white to prepare food.
E.g., Cabbage, fufu
2. Demonstrate how to care for and maintain joining and assembling tools and equipment used for making artefacts/products, in groups.
E.g.
- Wash and clean tools after use.
- Dry tools thoroughly before storage