Industrial Technology Timber provides students with practical experience in designing and manufacturing timber products while developing an understanding of industry practices and technologies. The course combines hands-on skills with theoretical knowledge, allowing students to learn through making.
Students explore timber properties, tools and production processes, developing problem-solving and design skills through practical application. Emphasis is placed on safety, precision and craftsmanship.
The course also examines the relationship between industry, society and the environment, including sustainability and responsible resource use. Students gain insight into how products are designed and manufactured in real-world contexts.
Students document their work using drawing and digital tools, communicating ideas and reflecting on their processes. Industrial Technology – Timber provides a foundation for further study in construction, design and engineering while developing valuable life skills such as planning, independence and attention to detail.
Contact
Head of Department: Emily Nightingale
Email: [email protected]
Year 9
In Year 9, students are introduced to timber as a material and develop foundational skills in designing and making products. They learn safe work practices and how to use a range of hand and machine tools.
Students explore timber properties, basic construction techniques and principles of good design. They develop skills in measuring, marking and assembling materials while learning to communicate ideas through drawing and digital methods. The course promotes confidence, creativity and precision as students begin to understand the processes involved in producing quality timber products.
Year 10
Year 10 builds on students’ knowledge with a stronger focus on materials, design refinement and project management. Students develop more advanced techniques and improve their ability to produce accurate, well-finished products.
They learn about a wider range of timbers, manufacturing processes and sustainability considerations. Students also examine how industry practices influence design and production. Greater independence is encouraged as they plan, manage and evaluate their work, strengthening both technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Year 11
Preliminary and HSC Course
Students develop practical skills in designing and manufacturing timber products while building knowledge of materials, tools and industry practices. They plan, produce and evaluate projects, documenting their processes through a structured folio. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, craftsmanship, problem-solving and sustainability.
In the Preliminary course, students focus on foundational skills including safe tool use, understanding timber properties and applying construction techniques. They are introduced to project planning and industry practices.
In the HSC course, students extend these skills through the development of a major project, demonstrating greater independence, precision and project management. They also deepen their understanding of industry operations and production processes.
This course supports pathways into construction, design, manufacturing and related trades, as well as further study in engineering and industrial design.