Metals & Engineering Technologies

Course Description

Industrial Technology at Stage 6 will develop a student's knowledge and understanding of a selected industry and its related technologies highlighting the importance of design, management and production through practical experiences. Industrial Technology Stage 6 consists of project work and an industry study that will develop a broad range of skills and knowledge related to the focus area chosen for the course.

Main Topics Covered in the Preliminary Course

The following sections are taught in relation to the relevant focus area:

• Industry Study – structural, technical, environmental and sociological factors, personnel issues, Work Health and Safety (WHS).

• Design – elements and principles, types of design, quality, influences affecting design.

• Management and Communication – development of practical projects; research, analysis and evaluation; skills in managing a project and developing and presenting a management folio; computer based technologies

• Production – display a range of skills through the construction of a number of projects

• Industry Related Manufacturing Technology – understanding of a range of materials, processes, tools and equipment, machinery and technologies

Main Topics Covered in the HSC Course

The following sections are taught in relation to the relevant focus area through the development of a Major Project and a study of the relevant industry:

• Industry Study

• Major Project

  • Design, Management and Communication

  • Production

• Industry Related Manufacturing Technology

Particular Course Requirements

In the Preliminary course, students must design, develop and construct a number of projects. Each project will include a management folio. Each project may emphasise different areas of the preliminary course content. Students also undertake the study of an individual business within a focus area industry.

In the HSC course, students design, develop and construct a Major Project with a management folio. They will also undertake a study of the overall industry related to the specific focus area industry.