Industrial Technology - Timber

2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC Board Developed Course

EXCLUSIONS: Any other Industrial Technology focus area such as INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY – MULTIMEDIA etc…

Course Description:

Through the processes of design, planning and production of practical projects, Industrial Technology offers students the opportunity to study technologies, materials and equipment as utilised in the timber and furniture industry. Central to this focus area, lies the development of skills, the acquisition of knowledge and an understanding of the role industry plays in today’s society.

This subject is largely ‘hands on’ and provides the student with valuable pre-requisites and pathways to undertake further study at university or link with institutions delivering industry training. At the basic level it provides an excellent introduction into such areas as cabinetmaking, carpentry, furniture manufacturing and timber fabrication, and results in the construction of a quality piece of furniture as a major project.

In the Preliminary course, students must design, develop and construct a number of projects. Each project will include a management folio. Each project may emphasise different areas of the Preliminary course content. Students also undertake the study of an individual business within a focus area industry.

In the HSC course, students design, develop and construct a Major Project with a management folio (60% of HSC mark). They will also undertake a study of the overall industry related to the specific focus area industry.

Main Topics Covered:

Preliminary Course

  • Study of the organisation and management of an individual business within the timber industry

  • Design, construction and development of practical project/s

  • Acquiring a range of communication skills:

    • computer based technologies

    • graphical skills

    • written reports

    • folio work

  • Acquisition of relevant practical skills

  • Basic knowledge and understanding of a range of materials, processes, tools, equipment and machinery

HSC Course

  • Study of the overall timber industry

  • Design, construction and development of a major project out of timber and related materials

  • Further development in communication skills culminating in a major project folio

  • Refinement of relevant practical skills

  • In depth knowledge and understanding of appropriate materials, processes, tools, equipment and machinery

Major Project

In Industrial Technology Timber, students have to produce a Major Project. The Major Project is externally marked by NESA representatives. The Major Project consists of making a furniture related product out of timber and documenting this process through a portfolio. The Practical project is worth 40% and the portfolio is worth 20% of the HSC mark. The remaining 40% is based on the HSC exam.

Students are required to manage the whole process of their Major Project from start to finish. This includes sourcing their own timber to produce their project. It is essential students source their timber as soon as possible, as they are on a strict time line to complete their projects. Students can start making their project from Term 4 (Year 11). Timber should be purchased no later than week 5 of Term 4.

School Fees: Preliminary Course $140 HSC Course $140 (Plus individual cost of major project)