Industrial Technology – Engineering

The Engineering focus area provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to engineering and its associated industries.

In Year 9 the core modules develop knowledge and skills in the use of materials, tools and techniques related to structures and mechanisms. The course is based on the practical solving of engineering problems and student will be working predominately in the workshops.

The Year 9 core modules are enhanced and further developed through the study of specialist modules in Year 10:

• Control Systems (hydraulics)
• Alternative Energy (solar car and wind powered generators)

• Small structures (planes, bridges)
• Small vehicles
• A range of devices and appliances
• Hydraulic projects (mechanical arm)
• Electronic and mechanical control

Practical projects will reflect the nature of the Engineering focus area and provide opportunities for students to develop specific knowledge, understanding and skills related to engineering.

Practical experiences will be used to develop knowledge and understanding of and skills in designing, producing and evaluating.