Industrial Technology- Timber

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course

Exclusions:  Some Industry Focus areas with similar VET Curriculum Framework streams and Content Endorsed Courses

Cost of course: $70

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. The Focus Areas include Automotive Technologies; Electronics Technologies; Graphics Technologies; Metal and Engineering Technologies; Multimedia Technologies; Timber Products and Furniture Technologies.

Main Topics Covered

Year 11 Course

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

·   Industry Study – structural, technical, environmental and sociological factors, personnel issues, Occupational Health and Safety

·   Design, Management and Communication – designing, drawing, computer applications, project management, literacy, calculations, graphics

·   Production – display a range of skills through the construction of a major project

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

Year 12 Course

The following sections are taught in relation to the relevant focus area through the development of a Major Project (60%) and a study of the relevant industry:

·   Industry Study

·   Design, Management and Communication

·   Production

·   Industry related manufacturing technology

Particular Course Requirements

In the Year 11 Course, students must design, develop and construct a minimum of 2 projects. Each project will include a management folio. Each project may emphasise different areas of the Year 11 Course content. Students also undertake the study of an individual business within a focus area industry. In the Year 12 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 specified focus area industry.

ASSESSMENT:  Year 12 Course only

External Assessment                                                                                                                                                                        Weighting                                  

A one and a half hour written examination                                                                                                                                  40%                               

Major project (product and portfolio)                                                                                                                                             60%                                                                                                                                                                     including the following aspects : Major Project-Design Management and Production                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               100%       

Internal Assessment                                                                                                                                                                         Weighting

Industry Study                                                                                                                      15%     Major Project-Design                                    

Management and Communication-  Production                                                                                                                      60% 

Industry Related Manufacturing   Technology                         25%   

      100%

Faculty:  TAS

Contact:   Mr Josh Donnelly - Head Teacher