20-10-2012, 01:53 PM
WEST AFRICAN SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
METAL WORK
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PREAMBLE
The examination is designed to test candidates’ skill in basic design and practical work; their knowledge of tools, equipment and materials, and understanding of those areas of creative thinking which can be expressed and developed through planning and working primarily with metals as part of general education.
OBJECTIVES
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate :
(1) safe working habits in the workshop.
(2) knowledge of tools, materials and equipment.
(3) basic skills of good craftsmanship.
(4) ability in identifying, analysing and evaluating a problem.
(5) the ability to apply their knowledge of processes and materials to the solution of problems.
(6) ability to translate an idea into a project design.
STRUCTURE OF THE EXAMINATION
The examination shall consist of two papers, both of which must be taken.
PAPER 1: This paper will be a practical test of 3 hours. 10 minutes shall be given prior to the commencement of the examination for the study of the drawings. Candidates will be required to make a test piece for which the appropriate drawings will be supplied. The paper will consist of two questions out of which candidates will be expected to answer one. Schools will supply materials needed. The paper carries 100 marks.
PAPER 2: This paper will be a 2½ hour theory paper consisting of two sections covering all aspects of the syllabus.