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Stage 5 - Industrial Technology (Timber)


Course Overview

Students at Avondale School excel in Industrial Technology due to the first-class facilities and industry-standard equipment in the Trade Training Centre combined with a rich heritage in project-based learning. As such, this course enables students to develop knowledge, skills, and real-life working values as they learn to safely use timber technologies and techniques in an industrial environment. Through the design process they learn to apply their creativity by planning, developing, constructing and evaluating quality projects based on individual ability and interests. Critical thinking is fostered as practical problems are solved during project realisation, and communication skills enhanced as written reports and project management folios are generated. Students spend the majority of course time undertaking practical learning activities.

Course Content

Students develop knowledge and understanding of materials and processes. Related knowledge and skills are developed through a specialised approach to the tools, materials, equipment and techniques employed in the planning, development, construction and evaluation of quality practical projects and processes. Critical thinking skills are developed through engagement with creative practical problem-solving activities.

Proposed Projects Year 9: Pencil Box, Toddler Chair, Bedside Table and a Charcuterie board (time permitting) 

Proposed Projects Year 10: Self Choice

  • WHS and risk management 
  • Design
  • Materials
  • Tools, equipment and techniques 
  • Workplace communication skills
  • Societal and environmental impact
  • Links to industry
Course Assessment

A significant portion of student assessment is based on management and completion of quality timber projects, with one design being their own. Project categories include Pencil Box, Toddler Chair, Bedside Table and a Charcuterie board (time permitting). Project Management Folios, research tasks, Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawing, report writing are other assessment items used in this course.

Project Costs

The cost of consumables and projects made in Year 9 are covered in subject fees. However, the cost of the Major Practical Project in Year 10 is the student’s responsibility.

Possible Subject Pathways in Stage 6

The Stage 5 Industrial Technology course provides a positive grounding for students who study HSC subjects such as Design and Technology and the VET subject, Construction.

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