7–10Industrial Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)

Investigate the sources, harvesting, conversion methods and seasoning of timbers used in timber projects

Explain the role of Country in the provision and management of timber materials for production

Discuss ethical responsibilities when sourcing materials for timber projects

Investigate sustainable practices in the timber industry

Investigate old-growth timber and the implication of its use in timber projects

Explain the environmental and societal impact of resources used in the development and production of timber projects

Identify the types of timber stock, including rough sawn and dressed timber, veneers and manufactured boards, and their uses

Investigate the production, use and environmental impact of manufactured boards including blockboard, chipboard, hardboard, medium-density fibreboard (MDF) and plywood

Investigate how recycled or repurposed materials are used in a timber-based project

Compare properties and characteristics of hardwoods and softwoods, including grain, weight, density and texture, to justify their selection for specific timber components or projects

Identify secondary materials that could be part of a timber-based project, including metals, ceramics, polymers and upholstery

Identify a range of hardware components and their function for application in timber projects

Compare the properties of different glues and adhesives, including strength, gap-filling properties, working time and shelf life, and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each when assembling timber projects

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of a range of finishes to enhance a completed timber project

Investigate tools used by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples to manipulate timber

Identify a range of marking-out, cutting, shaping, forming, machining, detailing, finishing and assembly tools used to make components or projects

Perform safe set-up of tools and equipment, relevant to the project, including inspecting and adjusting guards before use, following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety data sheets (SDSs), calculating speed and feed rates for machine processes, securing work pieces, ensuring battery and cable care, or using dust control measures

Maintain hand tools and equipment, including cleaning, lubricating or replacing consumables, such as blades, bits and abrasives

Create written texts to explain the practical applications and safety requirements of a range of tools and equipment

Demonstrate safe workshop practices and procedures when using materials, tools and equipment in timber projects

Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with tools, materials and machines

Apply ethical protocols when making timber projects

Select and use appropriate timbers for the construction of timber products

Apply quality checks to assess timbers and components for defects before, during and after production

Select and use a range of marking-out tools, processes and equipment to accurately measure and mark out materials when making timber projects

Prepare timber using appropriate hand tools and machines

Use drawings, jigs or templates, relevant to the project, in the manufacture of components and assemblies

Use appropriate hand tools, portable power tools or machines when cutting, shaping, forming, machining or detailing to make timber products

Investigate advanced manufacturing techniques to assist in the production of projects

Use digital design tools to develop timber projects

Compare the machining properties of solid timbers and manufactured boards

Prepare timber and set up timber lathe for wood-turning processes, such as between centres, chuck turning and faceplate turning

Apply safe practices when wood-turning, including checking timber for cracks and defects, checking laminated stock, checking workpiece mounting and clearance, removing tool rest when sanding

Use appropriate tools and processes to turn timbers, such as cutting, scraping and sanding

Apply appropriate board-widening techniques, such as butt, dowelled butt joint, tongue and groove, groove and feather, or biscuit joint

Apply appropriate carcase framing and box joints, such as rebate, mitre, housing, finger, dovetail, bridle or mortice and tenon

Select and use a range of glues or adhesives to assemble parts and components in timber projects

Assemble parts and components using fixings, adhesives or clamps to make timber products

Apply skills and processes to make quality projects

Use techniques to ensure the precision and quality of components

Use traditional and digital technologies to create components and detail surfaces for timber products

Outline the processes to apply appropriate finishes

Prepare working environments for the production, finishing and assembly of timber products

Compare processes, techniques and equipment used in industry to those found in the classroom

Investigate the characteristics, properties, methods of cutting and uses of veneers in timber projects

Use hand tools, power tools, machinery, chemicals and abrasives to prepare timber surfaces for the application of finishes

Apply a range of appropriate finishing techniques to enhance or protect a completed timber product

Use collaborative production processes to make components for timber projects

Evaluate the impact of manufacturing processes on the quality of finished timber products

Investigate and apply work and enterprise skills required in the timber industry

Identify ethical, cultural and sustainability practices used in the timber industry

Investigate issues relating to the sustainability of resources in the timber industry

Describe new and emerging technologies and their influence on the timber industry

Describe the effects of the timber industry on society and the environment

Discuss how timber industry practices evolve in response to changes in technology, society and the environment

Explore trade and career opportunities across the timber industry

Evaluate the impact of new and emerging technologies on careers and professions in the timber industry