Industrial Technology syllabus, dot point by dot point
Every dot point in the NSW Industrial Technology syllabus, in syllabus order, with a focused answer for each. Open any dot point for the answer, exam-style questions and links to related points.
Graphics Technologies
Module overview →How does computer-aided design change the way technical drawings are produced, and what can 2D and 3D CAD do that manual drawing cannot?
How are graphics reproduced and output, and how do printing processes, colour and file formats affect the final result?
How is the graphics industry organised, and how do its sectors, technologies, environmental practices and trends shape the work it produces?
How do rendering and presentation techniques turn a line drawing into a convincing, communicative image of a design?
How do pictorial drawings show an object in three dimensions on a flat page, and when do you choose isometric, oblique or perspective?
How are buildings communicated through architectural drawings, and what do plans, elevations, sections and site plans each show?
How are mechanical parts and assemblies communicated through engineering drawings, and how do detail, assembly and exploded views work together?
How do orthogonal drawings describe an object precisely, and how do Australian Standards conventions make those drawings readable by anyone in industry?
Industry Study
Module overview →What materials, tools, machines and production processes does a focus area industry use, and how do these choices shape cost, quality and the kind of product the business can make?
How is a chosen focus area industry organised and managed, and how do its structures, ownership, location and workforce shape the way it operates day to day?
How does a focus area industry assure the quality of its products, and how does it manage the environmental impact of the materials, energy and waste involved in production?
How does a focus area industry identify, control and manage workplace health and safety risks, and what legal duties shape the way it protects its workers?
How does a focus area industry use design to develop its products, and what current and emerging trends in technology, markets and society are shaping its future?
Major Project
Module overview →How do you move from an initial idea to a resolved, achievable Major Project design, and how do you justify your decisions about needs, function, materials and feasibility in the folio?
What must the Major Project management folio contain, how should it be structured and presented, and how does it communicate the design, management and evaluation of the project to the examiner?
How do you plan, schedule, resource and monitor the production of a Major Project so that it is completed safely, on time and within budget, and how is that management evidenced in the folio?
How do you produce the Major Project to a high standard, controlling accuracy, construction quality and finish, and how do quality and finishing decisions affect the final result?
Metal and Engineering
Module overview →How does controlled heating and cooling change the properties of steel, and how do you use hardening, tempering, annealing and normalising in metal work?
How is molten metal cast into complex shapes, and how do sand casting, die casting and investment casting differ in cost, accuracy and use?
How are metals joined permanently and temporarily, and how do you choose between arc welding, oxy welding, brazing, soldering and mechanical fasteners?
Why does metal corrode, and how do surface preparation and finishes such as painting, plating, galvanising and anodising protect and improve a metal product?
How do you mark out, cut and machine metal accurately, and what do the lathe, mill and drill press contribute to engineering production?
How is flat sheet metal turned into three-dimensional products through development, cutting, forming and joining?
What are ferrous metals, how does carbon content change their properties, and how do you choose the right steel or iron for a metal project?
What are non-ferrous metals and alloys, why are they chosen over steel, and where do aluminium, copper, brass and their relatives belong in engineering?
How is the Australian metal and engineering industry organised, and how do its sectors, technologies, environmental practices and trends shape what it produces?
Multimedia Technologies
Module overview →How is a multimedia product designed and developed from a brief, and why do storyboards, structure charts and the design process keep a project on track?
What hardware and software does multimedia production rely on, and how do file formats, storage and management keep a project working and safe?
How is video shot, edited and prepared for multimedia, and how do resolution, frame rate, compression and editing technique shape the result?
How are digital images created and edited for multimedia, and why does the difference between raster and vector graphics matter?
How is animation created for multimedia, and how do frame-by-frame, tweened and 3D techniques bring still images to life?
How are interactive and web-based multimedia products authored, and how do navigation, interactivity and standards make them work for users?
How is audio captured, edited and prepared for multimedia, and how do sampling, formats and mixing affect quality and file size?
How is the multimedia industry organised, and how do its sectors, technologies, intellectual property and environmental practices and trends shape the work it produces?
Timber Products and Furniture Technologies
Module overview →Which hand tools and portable power tools do you use to mark out, cut, shape and assemble timber, and how do you use and maintain them safely and accurately?
How do you prepare a timber surface and choose a finish that protects the furniture, looks right and suits how the piece will be used?
How is a felled log converted into usable boards, and why does seasoning timber to the right moisture content decide whether your project stays flat and stable?
How do you hold timber components together reliably, and when do you choose an adhesive over a mechanical fastening for your Major Project?
How do fixed workshop machines and CNC equipment turn timber into accurate, repeatable furniture components, and what does each machine do safely?
Why do manufactured boards dominate modern furniture, and how do you choose between plywood, particleboard, MDF and veneered panels for your Major Project?
How does the biological structure of timber explain its properties, and how do you identify and classify the timbers you use in your Major Project?
How is the Australian timber and furniture industry organised, and how do its sectors, technologies, environmental practices and trends shape the products it makes?
Which timber joints suit which jobs, and how do you choose and make joinery that is strong, accurate and appropriate for your furniture project?