Industry Connections is designed flexibly to enable opportunities for students to collate a work skills portfolio that may support a future career with metals-related industries. The practical aspects of the course are underpinned with theoretical knowledge about metal working industries, required skills, knowledge, processes and materials. There is a strong emphasis on industrial and workshop safety and a focus on employability skills.
Metal Technologies
SACE Stage 2
Metal Technologies
Industry Connections
SACE Stage 2
20 credits
This course includes a broad range of metal-based processes that involve the use of workshop tools and equipment to research, plan, create and develop metal-based products.
Students use a range of hand tools and workshop equipment including drilling machines, metal turning lathes, metal folding machines and welding processes to manufacture a product. Students also use Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technologies to design and manufacture a project.
Course Content
Assessment
Further Info
Course Content
Assessment
| School Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Portfolio of Work | 50% |
| Reflection | 20% |
| External Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Industry Project | 30% |
Further Info
Industry Connections does not contribute to an ATAR, however Stage 2 Metal Technologies can be offered to students that require an ATAR using the Stage 2 Design, Technology and Engineering SACE subject.