Industrial Technology 2 unit

Category A: Technology

Course Description

Preliminary Course [Board Developed] 2 units
HSC Course [Board Developed] 2 units

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Industrial Technology Stage 6 consists of project work and an Industry Study that develop a broad range of skills and knowledge related to the industry focus area chosen, as well as offering an introduction to industrial processes and practices. The Focus Area at Newington is Timber Products and Furniture Technologies. 

In the Preliminary course, students must design, 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. 

 

 

Main Topics Covered

PRELIMINARY COURSE (Y11) HSC COURSE (Y12)

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

  • Industry Study – structural, technical, environmental and sociological aspects; personnel; Occupational Health and Safety
  • Design, Management and Communication – designing; drawing; computer applications; project management, calculations and graphics
  • Production
  • Industry Specific Content and Production

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, Management and Communication
  • Production
  • Industry Specific Content and Production

 

Assessment – HSC course only

EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING INTERNAL ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING

Written Examination

  • Section I: Industry Related Manufacturing Technology Objective response questions
  • Section II: Industry Related Manufacturing Technology Short answer questions
  • Section III: Industry Study One structured extended response question
  • Major Project
  • 10

 

  • 15

 

  • 15

 

  • 60
  • Knowledge and understanding of the organisation and management of, and manufacturing processes and techniques used by the Timber Products and Furniture Industries
  • Knowledge, skills and understanding in designing, managing, problem-solving, communicating and the safe use of manufacturing processes and techniques through the design and production of a quality Major Project.
  • 40

 

  • 60
  100   100

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