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Study notes
Mapped to the Industrial Technology Stage 6 syllabus (Industry Study + Timber Products and Furniture Technologies HSC content). Past HSC questions are cited in brackets, e.g. (2023 Q15).
1. The exam, the question bank and where the marks are
2. Section III notes: the Industry Study (timber products and furniture)
Section III notes: the Industry Study (timber products and furniture): overview2.1 Structural considerations2.2 Technical considerations2.3 Environmental and sociological considerations2.4 Personnel issues2.5 Work health and safety2.6 Historical developments
3. Section II notes: Timber Products and Furniture (HSC focus-area content)
3.1 Timber: structure, properties, terms, defects3.2 Recovery, conversion and seasoning3.3 Timber selection considerations3.4 Manufactured boards, veneers and adhesives3.5 Fittings and allied materials3.6 Processes: planning and preparation3.7 Joints3.8 Construction techniques3.9 Assembly3.10 Finishing3.11 Tools and machinery (school and industry)3.12 Calculations (always show working and units)