Industrial Technology and Design

The subject area of INTAD (previously known as Manual Arts) fits into the Queensland school curriculum under the nationally agreed Key Learning Area of Technology, and stems from the Industrial Technology and Design syllabus.

Rationale

Courses of study in Industrial Technology and Design contribute to the development of lifeskills to assist students to become lifelong learners by providing students with opportunities to participate in purposeful activities that prepare them for a variety of life roles.

Students develop confidence and expertise in the subject area while also extending their personal interests.

Work Education is also included, and involves learning for work, learning about work and understanding the nature of work.

 Strands

The learning outcomes of Industrial Technology and Design Education are

organised into three strands:

1. Industrial Systems and Control

2. Graphical Communication

3. Product Design and Manufacture.

Courses of study in Industrial Technology and Design may be developed around a single strand or a number of strands depending on factors such as student interests and needs, community considerations, and the human and physical resources of the school.

Courses of Study at St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace

At Terrace there are two courses of study offered to INTAD students.

1. In the Junior school (Years 8, 9 & 10) students are able to study Technology A – Woodworking, which has been developed from the Product Design and Manufacture strand of the Industrial Technology and Design syllabus. To view subject information click here.

2. In the Senior school (Years 11 & 12) students are able to continue to develop their woodworking skills via the subject Manufacturing – Furnishing which has been developed from the Manufacturing Study Area Specification (SAS). To view subject information click here.

For further information regarding INTAD, please refer to the Related Documents section of this page.

Ian Butler
INTAD Co-ordinator