Basic Technology is an introductory subject that helps learners understand the tools, machines, and processes used in everyday life. It exposes pupils to simple machines, energy, materials, and basic skills needed to solve practical problems in their environment. The objective of learning Basic Technology is to develop curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in learners, while also teaching them how to safely use tools and understand how things work. Through this subject, pupils gain foundational knowledge that prepares them for future studies in science, engineering, and technology, and equips them with useful life skills for everyday activities.

Modules

• Week 38 Academy Practical Project and Presentation

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 37 Technology Design Challenge

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 36 Conductors, Insulators and Electrical Safety

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 35 Introduction to Electricity

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 34 Forces and Stability

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 33 Structures and Structural Forms

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 32 Levers and Mechanical Advantage

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 31 Simple Machines

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 30 Measurement and Scale Drawing

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 29 Geometrical Construction II

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 28 Geometrical Construction I

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 27 Drawing Lines and Lettering

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 26 Introduction to Technical Drawing

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 25 Simple Woodwork Practical Project

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 24 Introduction to Woodwork

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 23 Care and Maintenance of Tools

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 22 Holding and Striking Tools

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 21 Cutting and Shaping Tools

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 20 Workshop Tools: Measuring and Marking-Out Tools

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 19 Composite and Modern Materials

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 18 Plastics and Synthetic Materials

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 17 Ceramics and Glass

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 16 Forms and Uses of Metals

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 15 Properties of Metals

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 14 Uses of Wood and Timber

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 13 Properties of Materials: Wood

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 12 Accident Prevention and Emergency Response

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 11 Workshop Rules and Regulations

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 10 Workshop Safety Devices

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 9 Workshop Safety: Hazards and Accidents

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 8 Safety Guidelines: Motorists and Passengers

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 7 Safety Guidelines: Cyclists and Motorcyclists

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 6 Safety Guidelines: Pedestrians

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 5 Technology in Everyday Life

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 4 technology and Gender

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 3 Technology-Related Occupations

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 2 Understanding Technology

  08 Sep 2026

• Week 1 Introduction to Basic Technology

  08 Sep 2026