Manufacturing Technology

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.