Industrial technology – Engineering

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – ENGINEERING

Stage 5 Industrial Technology – Engineering is a hands-on subject where students learn to use knowledge, tools and techniques to assist them in developing solutions to problems. Throughout the course students will gain new knowledge associated with a specific aspect of Engineering and apply this to projects. This will often involve testing and experimenting with ideas to determine the best approach. Its always rewarding seeing ideas come together successfully.

Engineering brings together and applies many concepts and skills taught in other subjects (particularly science and maths), providing concrete examples of their use in real life situations. Students will develop useful skills in project management and development including planning, drawing, material preparation, tool use and maintenance and problem solving.

The majority of the time will be spent undertaking practical projects. Each project will follow the main topic areas of the course which include (but not all need be covered); Structures, Mechanisms, Alternative Energy, Control Systems and Transport

The course will allow for the sequential development of skills and reflect an increasing degree of student autonomy as they progress. Throughout the two years, students will cover a broad range of engineering concepts including:

• Hand tools, power tools and machines • The use of jigs, moulds and templates • Safety, basic first aid, risk assessment and risk management • Material uses, classifications and properties • Working to recognised standards • Reading and producing drawings • Computer Aided Drawing • Testing, experimenting and prototyping • Designing and planning a project

Industrial Technology – Engineering enables students to gain an appreciation for the solutions to real world problems that we take for granted every day. Through exploring proven concepts, students extend their understanding of engineering principles and gain a sense of achievement through designing and building projects.