sapwood
heartwood
earlywood
latewood
cambium layer
growth ring
pith
xylem and phloem
bark
photosynthesis
describe the growth of trees and identify and recognise the various parts of a tree
figure
grain direction
texture
colour
strength
durability
weight
hardness
weathering
identify the properties of hardwoods and softwoods and apply them to practical projects
discuss the properties of hardwoods and softwoods and apply them to practical projects
sawing:
live
quarter
back
flitches and burls
stability
seasoning:
air
kiln
equilibrium moisture content (EMC)
understand and use timber industry terms when selecting and using timber and timber products for the Major Project
describe how timber is recovered and converted into boards
select the most appropriate timber boards and apply them to the Major Projects
discuss and use timber industry terms in relation to timber sizes and selection
construction and manufacture
plywoods
medium density fibreboards (MDF)
particle boards
veneers
block and lamiboards
glues
environmental/WHS issues
apply the properties of manufactured boards and use them in practical projects
describe the range of manufactured boards available
identify the range of sizes of timber boards and manufactured boards and make economical use of them in practical projects
describe the cutting of veneers
describe the manufacture of various boards
select and use the most appropriate manufactured boards
discuss the environmental issues related to the manufacture, use and disposal of manufactured boards
plantation timbers
exotic timbers
recycling/reusing timbers
‘green’ timbers
economical usage/waste minimisation
environmental issues/pollution
sustainability
WHS issues
describe the considerations and issues related to selecting appropriate timbers for the Major Project
describe and apply principles of economical use, sustainability, plantation and ‘green’ timbers, minimising waste and pollution
apply the considerations and issues related to selecting appropriate timbers to the Major Project