15200                                                                  INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

Course: Industrial Technology:  Timber Products and Furniture Industries             Category:  A

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC                    

Board Developed  Course                                           Exclusions: Nil

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 construction of timber products, and an introduction to industrial processes and practices.

Main Topics Covered:

Preliminary Course

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

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

·      Design and Management – designing, drawing, computer applications, project management.

·      Workplace Communication – literacy, calculations, graphics.

·      Industry Specific Content and Production while producing practical projects.

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

·      Design and Management

·      Workplace Communication

·      Industry Specific Content and Production while producing a Major Timber Project.

Particular Course Requirements:

In the Preliminary course, students develop and construct a number of projects. Each project must include a management folio. Students also undertake the study of an individual business within the industry. In the HSC course, students must design, develop and construct a major project with a management folio. They also undertake a study of the overall industry related to the specific focus area.

SKILLS / APTITUDE                         Important                               Not so important

Essay Writing                                                                                     *

Research                                            *

Oral Reporting                                                                                                *

Practical Work                                                *

Working in a group or team                *

Public Performance                                                                            *

Meeting Deadlines                              *

Other considerations:

Charge:  Project costs and equipment - $45

Other costs:  Major project materials (HSC course)

Assessment:  HSC Course only