Industrial Technology  (Timber Products and Furniture Technologies)

2 Unit for each of Preliminary and HSC                       

Prerequisites: None 

Exclusions:  A student cannot study this unit along with Industrial Technology (Multimedia 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.

What students learn

Preliminary course

The following sections are taught on the relevant focus area:

• Industry Study (15%)

• Design (10%)

• Management and Communication (20%)

• Production (40%)

• Industry Related Manufacturing Technology (15%)

HSC course

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

• Industry Study (15%)

• Major Project (60%)

  • Design, Management and Communication

  • Production

• Industry Related Manufacturing Technology (25%)

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.

Industries related to Industrial Technology

The knowledge and skills developed in this course can be applied across a range of career pathways.

Industries related to this course include, but are not limited to, the following outlined on the Your Career website:

• Manufacturing

• Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

• Information, Media and Telecommunications

• Mining

• Construction

• Other Services

Assessment: HSC course only