SUBJECT INFORMATION BOOKLET Subject:
Industrial Technology Skills
Year Level/s: Subject Type:
11 and 12 Applied | Elective
ATAR Contributor:
Possible
Pre-requisites:
Nil
QCE Points:
4
Why study this course?
Industrial Technology Skills focuses on the practices and processes required to manufacture products in a variety of industries. Students understand industry practices; interpret specifications, including technical information and 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; and evaluate the products they create using pre-defined specifications. Students develop transferable skills by engaging in manufacturing tasks that relate to business and industry, and that promote adaptable, competent, self-motivated and safe individuals who can work with colleagues to solve problems and complete practical work.
What do students study?
The following are topics the students will be studying: • Welding and Fabrication • Furniture making • Sheet metal working • Engineering drafting • Fitting and machining Unit 1
The furnishing and engineering indus tries – introduction and safety
Unit 2
Drawing interpretation and quality products
Unit 3
Working cooperatively in engineering workplaces
Unit 4
Simulated engineering workplace experience – marking out and drilling and tapping
Unit 5
Manufacturing enterprise – outdoor furniture
Unit 6
Simulated engineering workplace experience - basic lathe and milling operations
Uniform or Equipment Requirements
Students are working in an industrial environment whilst undertaking engineering projects. This dictates that industry standard safety equipment, including steel capped boots and clothing, needs tobe worn to fully simulate workplace expectations. IPC has available for purchase branded work shirt and long pants which students are required to wear to class and during industry placement.
Assessment Techniques • • • •
Design folios Projects Practical demonstrations Examinations
Post Secondary Pathways
A course of study in Industrial Technology Skills can establish a basis for further education and employment in manufacturing industries. Employment opportunities may be found in the industry areas of aeroskills, automotive, building and construction, engineering, furnishing, industrial graphics and plastics.
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