INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY STUDIES

Subject Outline:

This subject focuses on the underpinning industry practices and production processes required to manufacture products in a variety of industries This includes two core topics Industry practices and Production processes. Industry practices are used by manufacturing enterprises to manage the manufacturing of products from raw materials. Production processes combine the production skills and procedures required to create products. Students explore the knowledge, understanding and skills of the core topics through selected industry-based electives in response to local needs, available resources and teacher expertise.

Assessment:

Assessment for this subject may either be a project, practical demonstration or an examination.

Skills used in and developed by studying this subject:

By doing manufacturing tasks, students develop transferable skills relevant to a range of industry-based electives and future employment opportunities.

• They understand industry practices

• Interpret specifications, including technical drawings

• Demonstrate and apply safe practical production processes with hand/power tools and machinery

• Communicate using oral, written and graphical modes

• Organise, calculate and plan production processes

• Evaluate the products they create using predefined specifications

Future

Pathways:

At School Beyond School

This subject leads to senior Industrial Technology Studies and is not a prerequisite, however it is recommended.

A course of study in Industrial Technology Skills can establish a basis for further education and employment in manufacturing industries, and can help students understand the different careers available. With additional training and experience, potential employment opportunities may be found in the industry areas of aeroskills, automotive, building and construction, engineering, furnishing, industrial graphics and plastics.