Courses
Year 7 & 8 (Stage 4)
Mandatory Technology
All students rotate through areas of study including Environmental & Landscape Design, Fashion, Food and Industrial Design and Promotional, Digital Design and Communication Systems. Within these areas students work within Technologies related to Metal, Food, Timber, Textiles, Electronics and Computers.
Year 9 & 10 (Stage 5)
Industrial Arts Faculty offer 2 year courses in the following Industrial Technologies:
Timber Products Working with wood, gives students the opportunity to design and produce quality timber products. They are given a sound theoretical base in the timber industry including tools, equipment and techniques. A major work is completed in Year 10.
Metalwork Metalwork gives students many skills needed to be become a tradesperson in the Metal Industry. Also students are exposed to many new and interesting tools and equipment. In Year 10 student undertake a series of advanced projects and a major work.
Electronics Students will learn how to construct basic circuits using a variety of techniques and students are introduced to basic electronic components. Later in the course students build fun and exciting projects like an MP3 amplifier. A solid grounding in the electrical theory and safety is woven into the course.
Graphics (Technical Drawing) This subject shows students how to communicate ideas and information in a graphical form. Some topics covered are Plane geometry, Engineering drawings, Isometric, oblique and other forms of pictorial drawing, Architectural, CAD and 3D modelling.
Engineering This subject provides students with a firm foundation of "how things work". Students will learn about engineering with a "hands on" approach. Some of the topics covered are: Electronics, Lifting Systems & Transport Systems.
Year 11 & 12 (Stage 6)
Engineering Studies This course offers students knowledge, understanding and skills in aspects of engineering that include communication, engineering mechanics / hydraulics, materials, historical / societal influences, electronics / electricity and scope of the profession. Students study engineering by investigating a range of applications and fields by theoretic and practical means; including building structures and excursions to relevant sites.
Industrial Technology Timber & Furniture Industries (Woodwork) This course consists of project work and Industry study that develop a broad range of skills and knowledge related to the Timber industry and an introduction to industrial processes and practices. In Year 12 student produce a major work and folio to be submitted for marking by the Board of Studies.
Metal and Engineering VET (Metalwork Trades) This course provides students with the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised vocational qualification – Certificate II in Engineering. Students will work through a range of competencies including; communication, teamwork, problem solving, fabrication, machine operations, hand tools, power tools and a range of techniques. Students are required to undertake a work placement in a relevant local business.
Construction VET (Building Trades) This course provides students with the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised vocational qualification – Certificate II in Construction. Students will work through a range of competencies including; communication, teamwork, problem solving, tools / equipment, framework, concreting, bricklaying etc. Students are required to undertake a work placement in a relevant local business.
Regular Events
- UOW Engineering Challenge Excursion
- Questacon Excursion
- Bluescope Excursion