Industrial Technology - Timber
Industrial Technology is an elective course that can be studied for 100 or 200 hours for the School Certificate in Year 9 and/or 10.
Course Description
Industrial Technology develops students’ knowledge and understanding of materials and processes in a range of technologies. They develop knowledge and skills relating to the selection, use and application of materials, tools, machines and processes through the planning and production of quality practical projects.
Students who elect to study Industrial Technology - Timber are not able to study Industrial Technology - Electronics.
What will students learn about?
All students will learn about the properties and applications of materials associated with their chosen area of study. They will study the range of tools, machines and processes available in both industrial and domestic settings for working with selected materials. Students will learn about safe practices for practical work environments, including risk identification and minimisation strategies. They will also learn about design and designing including the communication of ideas and processes.
What will students learn to do?
The major emphasis of the Industrial Technology syllabus is on students actively planning and constructing quality practical projects. Students will learn to select and use a range of materials for individual projects. They will learn to competently and safely use a range of hand tools, power tools and machines to assist in the construction of projects. They will also learn to produce drawings and written reports to develop and communicate ideas and information relating to projects.
School Certificate
Satisfactory completion of 100 or 200 hours of study in Industrial Technology during Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10) will be recorded with a grade on the student’s School Certificate Record of Achievement Part A.
* Additional costs and materials incurred for this elective.