Session 5.04 (double session)
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| Friday, June 20, 2025 |
| 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM |
| Arbour level A1 |
Overview
Teaching students how to read drawings
Details
This session is suitable for: All
Bring a laptop to this session – attendees should have their own preferred CAD software installed on their device. Alternatively, they can create their own OnShape (https://www.onshape.com/en/) account. OnShape users can be added to a presenter's classroom for the sharing of files.
Speaker
Mr Andrew Nicholls
Andrew Nicholls Design
Teaching students how to read drawings
Presentation description
Do your students know the different between an orthogonal and isometric drawing? Can they identify the difference between a section and a detail view? Are they able to decode the notations for a counter bore compared to a counter sink hole?
Reading technical drawings is an essential design skill that all students need to develop to meet curriculum standards and prepare students for further study in senior subjects. Using both literacy and numeracy skills, creating and reading drawings assists students to produce part lists and formulate production processes for correct tool selection and of course, a safe and organised production.
In this session, participants will explore techniques for generating technical drawings in line with the AS 1100.101-1992 and the SAA\SNZ HB1:1994. We will cover projection systems, sections, detailed views, dimensioning, assembly views, working drawings, and more. Technical drawings for both engineering, cabinet making/furnishing and sheet metal will also be covered.
Reading technical drawings is an essential design skill that all students need to develop to meet curriculum standards and prepare students for further study in senior subjects. Using both literacy and numeracy skills, creating and reading drawings assists students to produce part lists and formulate production processes for correct tool selection and of course, a safe and organised production.
In this session, participants will explore techniques for generating technical drawings in line with the AS 1100.101-1992 and the SAA\SNZ HB1:1994. We will cover projection systems, sections, detailed views, dimensioning, assembly views, working drawings, and more. Technical drawings for both engineering, cabinet making/furnishing and sheet metal will also be covered.
Biography
Andrew is an experienced educator with a strong history in the leadership of Technology education. He is skilled in CAD/CAM, design education, curriculum development, assessment design, and safety management. Andrew is a previous member and committee member of DATTA Victoria, a current member of DATTA Qld and the Australian Institute of Health and Safety. He has a Master of Education and Master of OHSEM, both focused on Technologies & STEM Education. He is currently completing a PhD with a focus on safety in Technology learning spaces.
