Introduction to Industrial Technology

Industrial Technology

  What is Industrial technology?

Industrial technology is the use of Mechanical 

and/or Construction technology to allow for 

production to be efficient and safe.

Branches of industrial Technology.

There are two (2) main branches that fall under Industrial Technology.

These are:

1. Construction Technology.
2. Mechanical Technology.

 What is Construction Technology?

Construction Technology is the discipline
that develops students ability as it relates 
to the construction side of the field of 
industrial technology. Construction 
technology generally focuses on as the 
 name suggests, construction. Topics 

under this subject that students will learn 
include the processes that go towards the 
creation of buildings, foundations of 
structures, different kinds of materials for 
construction and different methods of 
doing construction.
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 What is Mechanical Technology?

Mechanical technology is the discipline 

that develops students ability as it relates 

to the Mechanical and Engineering side 

of Industrial Technology. As opposed to 

Construction technology mechanical 

technology does not focus on the making

 of structures but rather on topics such 

as metal work, electrical work and

 mechanical work. 

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Careers that fall under industrial technology

There is a plethora of careers that fall under the banner of industrial technology.

Here are just a few examples:

• Industrial Production Manager
• Industrial Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Manufactural Engineer
• Industrial Technology teacher
• Technical Drawing teacher
• Civil Engineer
• Architect
• Mason
• Carpenter
• Land surveyor
• Quantity surveyor
• Electrician

These are just to name a few.