The Industrial Technology syllabuses aim at providing technical training in the use of both traditional and new materials, systems and processes related to industry.

Each syllabus organised as a Unit provides a relevant course of study for secondary school students aspiring to careers related to the Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical Engineering or Building Technology area, and in so doing responds to the need to provide persons with entry level skills for the various fields.

The syllabus aims to:

• help students acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for employment at the entry level and as prerequisites for tertiary education and training in the Mechanical Engineering industry.
• help students acquire practical experiences which will enable them to develop skills in the use of tools, materials and processes associated with the Mechanical Engineering industry.
• help student develop skills in planning and designing through appropriate problem-solving activities.
• help students adopt good safety, health and environmental practices.
• help students appreciate the importance of engineering codes and specifications.
• inculcate in students an appreciation of the role of the Mechanical Engineering industry in the socio-economic development of their country.
• provide students with the fundamentals of the computer and its applications as it relates to the Industrial Technology programme.

The Unit is divided into eleven sections:

• Module B1: Safety, Health & Welfare
• Module B2: Machine Tools
• Module B3: Bench Work/Hand Tools
• Module B4: Layout, Measurement and Testing
• Module B5: Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Module B6: Machine Devices
• Module B7: Preventative Maintenance
• Module B8: Engineering Design
• Module B9: Metallurgy
• Module B10: Introduction to Computer
• Module B11: Career Opportunities