Western

Sydney High Assessment Task

School
Stage 6 Industrial Technology HSC

Timber Products and Furniture Technologies

Date of issue 30th January

Task 2 Industry Study: Report
2018
Marks - 100 Weighting - 20 % Due date 15th March 2018

Syllabus outcomes to be assessed

H1. investigates industry through the study of businesses in one focus area
1 identifies appropriate equipment, production and manufacturing techniques and describes the
H1. impact of new and developing technologies in industry
2 identifies important historical developments in the focus area industry
selects and applies appropriate research and problem-solving skills
H1. selects and uses communication and information processing skills
3 explains the impact of the focus area industry on the social and physical environment
H3. analyses the impact of existing, new and emerging technologies of the focus industry on society and
2 the environment
H5.
1
H7.
1
H7.
2

Context:
The Timber Products and Furniture Technologies manufacturing sector contains a
diverse array of producers. These producers vary not only in what they produce, but
also in how they achieve this. Different producers choose to service different market
sub-sectors, and therefore this means that there is not a singular approach which
can be used to produce goods and bring them to the consumer. Hence it is important
that you have a broad understanding of this industry sector should you choose to
seek out a career path within.

Task description:

After the completion of the in class online comparative study activities you are
required to undertake a case study / research project into a case study of the
industry focus area. In this case the industry focus area is the Timber Products and
Furniture Technologies sector.

Tips:
Use class time effectively so that you dont fall behind
Safely use the internet to research
 You may choose to visit industry to assist your research
Submit a draft version of your assignment on the 8th of March for
formative feedback
Use this feedback to improve and refine your final report
Task requirements:
1. Participate in class learning and complete the activates through the online
comparative study
2. Adhere to the lesson schedule for the comparative study
3. Undertake research of the Timber Products and Furniture Technologies
industry
a. You are required to draw your research from a broad variety of sources
across the industry
4. Follow the headings in the Industry Study Activities document to guide your
investigations
5. Utilise the class time allocated to you to work on your case study
6. Present your findings in the form of a report document (Word)
7. Use appropriate reporting language and sentence structure
8. Submit a draft of your report for feedback on 8th of March
9. Review your feedback and adjust your report as required
10.Submit your report on the Due date: 15th March on a USB
11.Retain your proof of submission slip signed by the teacher
12.Your report must be your own work

Presentation requirements:
Industry Report

Submit your report as a digital Word document on USB

Your work must be identifiable with your name
Complete all the sections of the report template
Write your report using appropriate language and full sentence structure
Include annotated images to help communicate your findings

Metalanguage:
Technical, mechanisation, specialisation, generalisation, mass production,
automation, emerging, organisation, management, marketing, production,
efficiency, restructuring, quality, pollution, sustainable, rehabilitation, legislative,
geographical, personnel, negotiated, workplace culture, government, Work health
and safety, communication, historical

Submission Receipt - Student to keep this as proof of submission

Student name
Assessment Task 2. Industry Study Stage 6 Industrial Technology HSC
Assignment received Mr Doyle : Teacher to sign
Date Submitted