Engineering Skills is an Applied Subject which counts towards a student's ATAR.
It is
a dynamic and diverse course of study aimed at a wide range of students
who want to learn about materials, tools and processes used in
manufacturing, engineering, woodworking and design. We cater for a wide
range of students who may be looking for trade apprenticeships, tertiary
study or who may have an interest in just making things.
We offer
students an active and physically engaging learning process by
providing practical and interesting task activities. We have
well-equipped industry standard facilities that have been developed to
cater for both hand tool use and modern manufacturing techniques where
heavy emphasis is placed on fixed and portable power tools. Industrial
Technology is all about Learning by Doing.
Engineering Skills at Noosa District has a "Design" approach to
learning, allowing students to research, develop and make individual
projects. Whether it is a wood, metal, plastics, electronics or a
computer based graphics task, the focus is about designing, making and
evaluating the outcome.
In Engineering Skills, outcomes are a physical reality and not
just a concept. Whether it is the use of materials or a virtual outcome,
we are about seeing, touching and interacting with the end result.
Engineering Skills is based around the 21st Century Skills of:
- Critical thinking
- Creative thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Social skills
- ICT skills
ATAR Eligibility
Students need to study at least 4 GENERAL and maximum of 1 APPLIED or 1 Certificate III subjects to be eligible for an ATAR.
Careers
- Cabinet Maker
- Sheetmetal Fabricator
- Welder
- Engineer
- Mechanic
- Builder
- Plumber
- Electrician
- Designer
- Engineering
- Manufacturer
- Aerospace/Aircraft Engineering
- Mine Worker
- Education