Industrial Technology (timber) Stage 6
Industrial Technology timber is offered as a stage 6 course. It is a practical based subject which is centred on the timber industry and associated products. It is suited to those students who are interested in a trade based career in the timber-related industries or to those students who have a genuine interest in gaining practical skills in working with timber. It is a category A subject.
Students undertaking this course will learn a broad range of skills and knowledge relating to the timber industry by
- developing knowledge and understanding of safe and co-operative work practices
- gaining competence in designing, managing and communicating within the timber industry
- developing knowledge and skills in producing quality products.
Main topics covered in course include
Year 11 preliminary
- Industry study
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Design and Management - including designing, drawing and computer applications
- Workplace communication
- Industry-specific content
- Workshop activities.
Year 12 HSC
- Major Project
- Study of the Timber Industry
- Materials
- Processes, tools, and machinery
- Fittings
- Finishes
- Workplace communication
Fees
- for Year 11 is $30
- for Year 12 is $30 plus cost of major project.
Previous students' projects