COURSE:  INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY - TIMBER

Leader of Learning: Ms Fiona Spinks

2 units for each of Year 11 and HSC / Board Developed Course.

EXCLUSIONS:  Industrial Technology - Multimedia; Industrial Technology - Metal and all other strands

Course Description:

Industrial Technology Stage 6 consists of project work and Industry Study that develop a broad range of skills and knowledge related to the industry focus area chosen, and an introduction to industrial processes and practices.

The Focus Area is Timber Products and Furniture Technologies.

Main Topics Covered:

In the Year 11 course, the following sections are taught in relation to the relevant focus area:

• Industry Study: structural, technical, environmental and sociological factors, personnel, Work Health and Safety

• Design: designing and drawing

• Management and Communication: computer applications (CAD), project management, literacy, calculations, graphics

In the HSC 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

Course Requirements:

In the Year 11 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 Year 11 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.

Students would benefit from skills obtained in Year 9 and 10 Timber. Students must be self-motivated and be able to work both independently and safely.

Cost:

• Year 11: $215.00

• Year 12: $85.00

This cost covers the use of basic consumables used in experimentation and testing.  HSC projects will need to be personally funded.