Surfing
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Student Resources
Surfing Industry - Overview video |
Surfing Industry - Overview
Subject - Marine and Aquaculture Technology An introduction to the surfing industry. Hear about some of the different components of the industry. 
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Surfing Industry - Materials and Construction Techniques video
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Surfing Industry - Materials and Construction Techniques
Subject - Marine and Aquaculture Technology Learn about the materials and construction techniques used to make a surfboard. |
Jobs in the Surfing Industry video
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Surfing Industry - Jobs in the Surfing Industry
Subject - Marine and Aquaculture, Careers, Work Education An overview of the variety of jobs in the Surfing Industry. |
Surfing Industry Worksheet
| surfing_industry_worksheets.pdf |
Syllabus links
Marine and Aquaculture Technology 7-10
Leisure - Module 15 Watercraft Design, Construction and Repair
Marine and Aquaculture Technology 7-10
Leisure - Module 15 Watercraft Design, Construction and Repair
- Design features and construction of watercraft identify and describe the specific roles of a surfboard manufacturer
- Outline design features relating to the performance of a surfboard, including size, rocker, plan shape, fins, fin placement, bottom shape, rail shape, thickness (ACTDEK043)
- Describe materials and construction techniques used in the manufacture of surfboards
- Develop a fabrication sequence for a conventional surfboard
- Investigate technologies used in surfboard, waterski or kayak construction, eg epoxy, carbon fibre, wood laminates, vacuum bagging
- Investigate employment opportunities related to watercraft industries
