Industrial technology timber

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.

Preliminary 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 (15%)
• Design – elements and principles, types of design, quality, influences affecting design (10%)
• Management and Communication – development of practical projects; research, analysis and evaluation; skills in managing a project and developing and presenting a management folio; computer based technologies (20%)
• Production – display a range of skills through the construction of a number of projects (40%)
• Industry Related Manufacturing Technology – understanding of a range of materials, processes, tools and equipment, machinery and technologies (15%)

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 (15%)
• Major Project (60%)
• Design, Management and Communication Production
• Industry Related Manufacturing Technology (25%)

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.