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Industrial Technology - Timber

Industrial Technology Timber 100hr - Year 9

Board Developed Course



 

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Why study Industrial Technology Timber?

 

Timber is a versatile material that allows easy construction of products. The skills learnt in this course will help you develop hand and machinery skills. These skills will assist you if you chose a trade or if you ever want to make a product for yourself such as a kennel, table or even add a room to your house. Skills learnt in this area will stay with you throughout your life.

 

 

Working in the Industrial Technology (Timber) industry involves:

 

  • Knowing different woods and their properties
  • Designing products with wood as the material
  • Working outdoors
  • Making homes and collaborating with other trades
  • Working with professionals such as Architects and Engineers

 

Samples of occupations students can aim for in the Industrial Technology (Timber) industry:

  • Carpenter

  • Shop fitter

  • Builder

  • Ship Wright

  • Wood Turner

  • Form worker

  •  Model Maker

  • Iron Moulder Pattern Maker

  • Cabinet Maker

  • Teacher

Course description:

 

This course develops student knowledge and skills relating to the selection, use and application of materials, tools, machines and processes in woodwork through the planning and production of quality projects. 

 

Course Structure:

Industrial Technology Timber (100 indicative hours)

 

  • Planning and production
  • Drawing production and reading drawings
  • OH&S practices in the workshop
  • Hand tools and power tools
  • Report writing

 

The qualifications possible from a study of the Industrial Technology (Timber)course:

100 Hour School Certification.

 

For more information on possible outcomes please visit the NSW Board of Studies website:           http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au  

 

Course requirements:

Nil.  Prerequisite to the 200 Hour Course

 

Course costs: 

Please click here to see the fee page for this subject

 

Additionally:  Excursion costs

 

Refunds: Students who exit the course before its completion may be eligible for a partial refund of

fees. The amount of the refund will be pro-rata, dependent upon the time and resources the student has spent in the course.


 

Industrial Technology Timber 200hr - Year 10

Board Developed Course

 

Why study Industrial Technology Timber?sun bed

 

Timber is a versatile material that allows easy construction of products. The skills learnt in this course will help you develop hand and machinery skills. These skills will assist you if you chose a trade or if you ever want to make a product for yourself such as a kennel, table or even add a room to your house. Skills learnt in this area will stay with you throughout your life.

Working in the Industrial Technology (Timber) industry involves:

 

  • Knowing different woods and their properties
  • Designing products with wood as the material
  • Working outdoors
  • Making homes and collaborating with other trades
  • Working with professionals such as Architects and Engineers

 Samples of occupations students can aim for in the Industrial Technology (Timber) industry:

 


 

  • Carpenter

  • Shop fitter

  • Builder

  • Ship Wright

  • Wood Turner

  • Form worker

  • Model Maker

  • Iron Moulder Pattern Maker

  • Cabinet Maker

  •  Teacher

Course description:

 

This course develops student knowledge and skills relating to the selection, use and application of materials, tools, machines and processes in woodwork through the planning and production of quality projects. 

 

This course continues the pattern of study for students who chose Industrial Technology: Timber 100. Each topic will be explored in greater detail and extension activities will be included.

 

Course Structure:

Industrial Technology (Timber) (200 indicative hours)

 

  • Planning and production
  • Drawing production and reading drawings
  • OH&S practices in the workshop
  • Hand tools and power tools
  • Report writing

 

The qualifications possible from a study of the Industrial Technology (Timber)course:

100 Hour School Certification.

 

For more information on possible outcomes please visit the NSW Board of Studies website:           http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au

 

Course requirements:

Industrial Technology (Timber) (100 indicative hours)