SUBJECT INFORMATION BOOKLET Subject:
Manufacturing Technology
Subject Type:
Elective
Year Level/s / Unit Length:
10 – Full Year
Why study this course?
Manufacturing Technology focuses on the practices and processes required to manufacture products in a variety of industries. This includes utilising technology to assist in manufacturing components from materials such as steel, timber, casting resins and plastics. Manufacturing will be conducted utilising computer-assisted machinery and equipment eg Laser Cutting, CNC Milling/Routing, Vinyl Printing/Cutting and 3D Printing. Students understand industry practices; interpret specifications, including technical information and drawings; demonstrate and apply safe, practical production processes with hand/power tools and machinery; communicate using oral, written and graphical modes; organise, calculate and plan production processes; and evaluate the products they create using pre-defined specifications. Students develop transferable skills by engaging in manufacturing tasks that relate to business and industry, and that promote adaptable, competent, self-motivated and safe individuals who can work with colleagues to solve problems and complete practical work.
What do students study?
The following are topics the students will be studying: • • • •
Laser Cutting/Manufacturing Acrylic Components Timber Work/CNC Routing and Epoxy Resin Vinyl Printing/Cutting Project Stainless Steel Laser Cutting (Industry Involvement)
Assessment Techniques • • •
Design Folios Projects Practical Demonstrations
Senior School Pathways
The skills and knowledge gained throughout the Middle School enables the student to be competently able to follow a pathway of technology either in Industrial Technology or the VET programs on offer in Year 11 and Year 12.
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