Michael Leadbeatter has taught woodwork at NSW secondary schools and at Sydney University. He is currently dean of technological and applied studies at Sydney’s Trinity Grammar School, where he has created a reputation for guiding and mentoring students’ woodworking and design skills. In addition, Michael has previously been a member of the NSW Board of Studies Curriculum Committee as an advisor on industrial technology and design and technology syllabus development.

A refreshed, full-colour design.

New diagrams and up-to-date information on Work Health and Safety, the timber industry and power tools.

Accessible and engaging content.

Complemented by a teacher website featuring curriculum grids, teaching program, weblinks and all-new project sheets.