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The Industrial Technology course of study is split across two years and several major headings. Here is the overview, as adapted from the Industrial Technology Syllabus (NESA, 2013 update, pp9-10). To ensure the syllabus is correct, please cross-reference with the official syllabus found on NESA's website.
Year 11 Course
Year 11 Course
120 indicitave hours
Year 12 Course
Year 12 Course
120 Indicitave hours
Study of the organisation and management of an individual business within the focus area, including:
Study of the organisation and management of an individual business within the focus area, including:
structural
technical
environmental
sociological
personnel
WHS issues
Astute readers may notice that the Year 11 Industry Study factors are in the Year 12 Industry Study, therefore this site will provide one set of data and cover both years in one.
Study of the organisation and management of the industry related to the focus area, including:
Study of the organisation and management of the industry related to the focus area, including:
structural
technical
environmental
sociological
personnel
sectors within the industry
legislation
WHS issues
career opportunities
historical aspects
sales and marketing
Design and plan projects through the completion of associated folios
elements and principles of design
types of design
quality
influences affecting design
Manage work through the completion of a management folio linked to each project produced:
Manage work through the completion of a management folio linked to each project produced:
development of a number of practical projects
development of management folios
development of skills related to research, analysis and evaluation
skills in managing projects
documentation skills in the preparation, planning and presentation of a management folio
skills in literacy through written reports, folio work
skills in computer-based technologies
numeracy skills related to sizing, costing, estimating, ordering and efficient resource usage
graphical skills related to the project work
knowledge and understanding of workplace safety and communication:
knowledge and understanding of workplace safety and communication:
signage
WHS principles and requirements
personal protective equipment (PPE)
safe working practices
risk assessment
developing knowledge and skills through the construction of a number of projects
acquisition of relevant practical skills
developing knowledge and understanding of a range of materials, processes, tools, equipment and machinery through the construction of a number of projects
Design, Management and Communication
Design, Management and Communication
application of design principles in the production of the Major Project:
design development
sketching and idea generation
prototyping, modelling and testing
production and working drawings
quality and ongoing evaluation
selection of appropriate materials, processes and other resources
application of management and communication skills to produce a related folio justifying:
application of management and communication skills to produce a related folio justifying:
research
design
analysis
evaluation including selection of appropriate materials, components, processes and technologies
ICT
WHS
presentation
Production
applying knowledge and skills through the construction of a Major Project which reflects:
applying knowledge and skills through the construction of a Major Project which reflects:
quality
evidence of a range of skills
degree of difficulty
links between planning and production
use of appropriate materials, components, processes and technologies
evidence of practical problem solving
WHS and safe work practices
demonstrates knowledge and understanding of a range of materials, processes, tools, equipment, machinery and technologies related to the focus area industry through practical experiences, including the development of the Major Project
new/emerging technologies associated with the industry
Key Terminology in Multimedia
Key Terminology in Multimedia
This slide deck has been made staff and students in the Multi Classes of 2021 - 2023. Its aim is to help students understand the key terminology in preparation for examinations and portfolios.
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