200 hours of Technology
study
must
be successfully completed
for the award of a School Certificate. All students must complete this
mandatory section. Students must complete courses
Technology is a practical course where students learn by
designing and creating a variety of projects. These projects may be in food,
wood, textiles, metal or computer technologies. Technology provides
opportunities for understanding and safely working with a wide of a range of
technology available in the home, school and workplace. Students will develop
confidence and competence in the use of hand tools, machines and other
appliances utilised in the making process. Involvement in the design process
will encourage and lead to a greater respect and appreciation of quality
workmanship. Technology is a course of many facets ensuring gender
equity and catering for a wide range of interests with continuity of study
from year 7 to 10.
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Industrial Technology is concerned with making
things. It is a study of the tools, materials and techniques used to safely
and efficiently manufacture a wide range of practical hand and machine
produced articles in a variety of areas.
Why study Industrial Technology?
Participation in Industrial Technology promotes a sense of
purpose, enjoyment and personal satisfaction through the production of
relevant and useful practical projects. Industrial Technology is not gender
specific and all students can benefit from studying an aspect of it. The
opportunity exists for both girls and boys to select areas of study
that are of immediate interest and of use in their future. The learning
spaces are workshops and provide work-related experiences not
found in other classrooms. The Industrial Technology experience enhances
students vocational and leisure-time possibilities and helps them
understand and apply practical technology.
What do you do?
All Industrial Technology courses maintain an emphasis on
practical application, student input and enjoyment. Most skills in
Industrial Technology are effectively learnt through the construction of
various projects. Although the major portion of the subject is devoted to
designing and creating practical solutions to problems and developing
manufacturing skills, the acquisition of technical knowledge is not neglected.
An integral part of the assessment procedure is a student record of related
assignments and personal progress.
Students who want to study the practical courses in Industrial
Technology can follow
a variety of paths. The School Certificate will reflect a student’s study of
Industrial Technology by awarding them a result shown on the Certificate as ‘Industrial
Technology
1’. This may be a 100 or 200 hour course.
If a student studies additional
Industrial Technology units, either a 100 or 200 hour course, ‘Industrial
Technology
2’ will be shown on the school Certificate.
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At present students can complete courses in
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Timber technology 100 hour or 200 hour This includes the study of cabinet
making and wood machining. Practical projects include furniture items,
decorative timber products, storage and transportation products, display
units, stepladders etc.
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Metal technology
100 hour or 200 hour. This includes the study of metal machining, fabrication
& welding, automotive studies and art metal. Students undertake a number of
projects that focus on these areas.
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These course are primarily practical courses and students
must complete a range of practical experiences to develop the knowledge and
skills in designing, producing and evaluating.
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What is Graphics?
Graphics, is the universal language of technical people. If
you can read and understand a drawing you are more able to be part of our
technological age. Technological literacy forms an integral component in all
facets of engineering, designing, manufacturing and technical communication
and forms an essential ingredient in modern society.
Why study Graphics?
Graphics is a form of graphical communication and has no
cultural, language or gender barriers. A drawing made in Sydney can be
understood and used by any person in any country on earth, providing the
person understands the fundamental drawing concepts, standards and techniques.
Graphics are used in a wide section of industry including advertising,
engineering, and architecture.
What do you do?
The Graphics unit is a practical course where students learn a
variety of drawing skills by completing various types of drawing. The Graphic
course aims to teach basic knowledge while enhancing and expanding the
students drawing skills. The unit framework allows for individual interests
and a range of abilities.
Students may study graphics for 100 or 200 hours. The course at Seven Hills
High is primarily a computer-aided
graphics course. The main software used by students in these courses incudes
Turbocad Professional. Students learn basic
Students complete a unit of
work each semester.
See page:
Turbocad & 2 Sample
units of Semester Study
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What is Food Technology?
Food technology refers to the processing, preparation,
marketing and consumption of food. As such, students will study each of these
areas and will be involved in designing and preparing a variety of foods using
many practical processing techniques. The Food Technology course deals with
the domestic, commercial and industrial applications of food technologies.
What will you do?
As consumers, we are confronted by a vast array of food
products in the market place and are continually involved in decision making.
Students will gain knowledge and skills to help them make creative and
effective decisions about food. A " hands on " approach is used throughout the
course which will develop ability of each student to design, research, make,
communicate and manage resources to meet their needs.
Why Study Food Technology?
In Australia, the hospitality and food manufacturing industry
has grown substantially, providing numerous employment opportunities. Food
technology students will be given a basic foundation in knowledge and skills,
which they will be able to use in later vocational pathways.
Students can complete a 100 hour course or a 200 hour course.
What is Textile Technology?
All people use textiles. The medium of textiles promotes an
understanding of the various aspects of industry, technology and the broader
environment. Knowledge and skill in design, manufacture and application of
textiles are required to produce and maintain many of the material needs of
society.
Why Study Textiles?
Textile Technology education provides students with the
opportunity to develop problem solving skills as an integral part of the
course, while at the same time encouraging creativity in imaginative and
expressive ways. Skills are taught which lead to enjoyable and profitable
leisure activities and lifestyles are enriched by designing and constructing
with textiles. The study of Textiles leads to a better understanding of
technology and its influence on society.
Students can complete a 100 hour course or a 200 hour course.
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What is Childhood Studies?
Education in child care is vital, in light of the fact that
many students may be responsible, for looking after younger brother and
sisters when parents are working. Some students may also be baby – sitting
other children and will benefit from the knowledge gained in the course.
Why Study Childhood Studies?
The course is intended to develop confidence and skills in all
students in the area of child care. The Child Studies course is also offered
to fulfil the needs and interests of the students who are prospective parents
or envisage a career in child care or child education.
Students can complete a 100 hour course or a 200 hour
course
