Industrial Technology

Course description

Industrial Technology Timber and metal is an elective subject where students will be introduced to the design process, concepts and skills used in the different timber and metal industries. The course aims to provide students with the skills and confidence to design, produce and evaluate quality timber and metal projects.

Students will complete one year of timber and one year of metal.

Timber focus areas: 

The Timber Core Module: Timber 1 program involves completing the following projects: 

• Timber Mallet

• Timber Keepsake Box

• Buck Saw

• Cutting board

Metal focus areas:

• Toolbox - Cutting and forming sheet metal

• Side table - MIG welding & cold-formed steel 

• Rocket Stove - MIG welding

• Art Metal - Eg serviette or candle holder 

The associated theory supporting these projects' completion is completed in class. This will take 25 per cent of the allocated periods and includes activities such as managing risk/ WHS, developing designs via sketching, Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawing development, costing, materials properties and characteristics and links to industry.

What will students learn about?

Students will develop comprehensive practical and theoretical skills across two essential manufacturing materials. In the timber component, students will master woodworking techniques including measuring, marking, cutting, joining, and finishing timber products, while learning about different wood species, grain structures, and sustainable forestry practices. They'll use both hand tools and power equipment to create functional projects, developing skills in traditional joinery methods and modern construction techniques.

The metal component introduces students to metalworking fundamentals including cutting, shaping, welding, and finishing processes using materials such as mild steel, aluminum, and brass. Students will learn to operate machinery like lathes, drill presses, and angle grinders while understanding metal properties, heat treatment, and corrosion prevention. Both courses emphasise workplace health and safety, quality control, and design thinking, enabling students to plan, create, and evaluate projects that meet specific briefs. Through hands-on manufacturing experiences, students develop problem-solving abilities, technical drawing skills, and an understanding of industrial processes that prepare them for further study or careers in construction, engineering, manufacturing, and related trades.