CQUniversity Unit Profile
EDSE11022 Timber Technology and Design
Timber Technology and Design
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General Information

Overview

This unit provides an introduction to product design and development using a major natural resource, timber. It includes graphical design processes and occupational health and safety considerations in the demonstration of practical and theoretical knowledge and skills that are necessary to teach Industrial Technology and Design in the middle years of schooling (7-10). Knowledge and understanding of timber as a renewable natural resource, and its use in production processes will be gained through working with industrial machinery, digital and hand tool technologies. Students will design, develop, adapt and evaluate projects utilising critical aspects of knowledge about timber, and develop hands-on skills of working with timber-based materials.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2022

Mixed Mode

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Residential Schools

This unit has a Compulsory Residential School for distance mode students and the details are:
Click here to see your Residential School Timetable.

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 20%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
3. Practical Assessment
Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student

Feedback

Professionalism of the residential school teacher, and the ability to discuss strategies for teaching practice

Recommendation

Continue to create and deliver Residential Schools that give students opportunities to develop their knowledge and hand skills as well being able to talk to a practicing ITD teacher about all aspects of teaching.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of timber industry practices
  2. Apply theories of using timber as a renewable resource and the technological processes used to produce timber-based materials underpinning the content of middle years Industrial Technology and Design teaching
  3. Investigate how to plan, sequence, implement and assess timber materials used in the production of projects incorporated in the middle years industrial technology and design teaching area
  4. Recognise and apply basic skills sequences and procedures using design processes required for teaching timber technologies to school students in Years 7-10
  5. Critically evaluate specific applications of tools and equipment used in the production of timber technologies in the Middle Years of Learning
  6. Apply Occupational Health and Safety legislation in the school work place
  7. Analyse preferred implementation processes for the design of timber technologies through sequenced processes
  8. Demonstrate a professional capacity to communicate, work and learn, individually and in peer learning teams.


Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20%
2 - Written Assessment - 30%
3 - Practical Assessment - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20%
2 - Written Assessment - 30%
3 - Practical Assessment - 50%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Workshop technologies for schools: A combined study

Edition: 1st (2012)
Authors: Baker, S & Schlyder, D
PCS Publications
Toowoomba Toowoomba , Queensland , Australia
ISBN: 978-1-876135-91-1
Binding: Paperback

Additional Textbook Information

Students can also order the textbook directly from the publisher here:https://peridis.com.au/product/workshop-technologies-a-combined-study-2/ 

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Brad Connolly Unit Coordinator
b.connolly@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 11 Jul 2022

Module/Topic

Workshop Technologies for Schools: A Combined Study.

Chapter

Timber & their Products, pages 11-29

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Reflection activity
  • Quiz 1
Week 2 Begin Date: 18 Jul 2022

Module/Topic

Workshop Technologies for Schools: A Combined Study.

Chapter

Timber & their Products, pages 11-29

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Reflection activity
  • Quiz 2
Week 3 Begin Date: 25 Jul 2022

Module/Topic

Workshop Technologies for Schools: A Combined Study.

Chapter

Manufactured Boards pages 30 - 40

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Reflection activity
  • Quiz 3
Week 4 Begin Date: 01 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Workshop Technologies for Schools: A Combined Study.

Chapter

Tools and Machines pages 41 - 61

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Reflection activity
  • Quiz 4
Week 5 Begin Date: 08 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Workshop Technologies for Schools: A Combined Study.

Chapter

Tools and Machines pages 41 - 61

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Reflection activity
  • Quiz 5
Vacation Week Begin Date: 15 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Enjoy your break.

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 22 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Workshop Technologies for Schools: A Combined Study.

Chapter

Woodworking Terms & Joints pages 62 - 71

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Reflection activity
  • Quiz 6
Week 7 Begin Date: 29 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Workshop Technologies for Schools: A Combined Study.

Chapter

Fixing & Finishing pages 72 - 80

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Reflection activity
  • Quiz 7
Week 8 Begin Date: 05 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Workshop Technologies for Schools: A Combined Study.

Chapter

Plastics pages 82- 97

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Reflection activity
  • Quiz 8
Week 9 Begin Date: 12 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Workshop Technologies for Schools: A Combined Study.

Chapter

Health & Safety in the Workshop pages 1 - 10 and Design & Planning pages 98 - 102

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Reflection activity
  • Quizzes 9 and 10
Week 10 Begin Date: 19 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Compulsory Residential School Monday 19/9/22 – Wednesday 21/9/22

Chapter

Two locations:

Glenmore State High School,

Rockhampton 8.00am - 5.00pm

St Laurence's College,

Brisbane

8.00am - 5.00pm

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Reflection activity
  • Assessment Task 3

Practical Assessment Due: Week 10 Wednesday (21 Sept 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 11 Begin Date: 26 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

ACARA

Chapter

ACARA's website and the Technologies Learning area

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Reflection activity
Week 12 Begin Date: 03 Oct 2022

Module/Topic

The Australian Curriculum

Chapter

The Australian Curriculum website

Events and Submissions/Topic

  • Reflection activity

Written Assessment Due: Week 12 Friday (7 Oct 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 10 Oct 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 17 Oct 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Online Quiz(zes)

Task Description

Assessment Task 1: Multi-Choice Quizzes

There are 10 Multi-Choice Quizzes based on weekly readings from the assigned text book. Quizzes will be available on the Moodle website and remain open until Week 12. Students will be allowed a maximum of 60 minutes and 2 attempts to complete each quiz. The highest score will be recorded for grading. Please note that the results from all 10 quizzes contributes to the overall mark of 20%.


Number of Quizzes

10


Frequency of Quizzes

Weekly


Assessment Due Date

9/10/2022


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Monday (17 Oct 2022)


Weighting
20%

Minimum mark or grade
50% of Quiz assessment grade

Assessment Criteria

Multi-Choice Quizzes: Students will be allowed a maximum of 60 minutes and 2 attempts to complete each quiz.

The highest score will be recorded for grading.

10 quizzes contributes to the overall mark of 20%.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of timber industry practices


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Ethical practice

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Written Assessment

Task Description

Written Assignment contributes to the overall mark of 30%

Students are required to develop a Unit plan and a project suitable for a Year 7-10 student cohort in a Woodwork

Classroom.

The assignment will consist of:

  • Rationale for the Project
  • What Year Level the project is targeting
  • An accurate Dimension Working Drawing of the Project
  • A Detailed Work Procedure
  • A Criteria Sheet

There are examples of the Written Assignment on the Moodle page.


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Friday (7 Oct 2022) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Monday (17 Oct 2022)


Weighting
30%

Minimum mark or grade
50% of Written assessment grade

Assessment Criteria

Written Assignment: The following criteria will be used. Further details will be supplied on Moodle.

  • Ability to present graphical information
  • Ability to express and develop an idea
  • Ability to present work effectively


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply theories of using timber as a renewable resource and the technological processes used to produce timber-based materials underpinning the content of middle years Industrial Technology and Design teaching
  • Investigate how to plan, sequence, implement and assess timber materials used in the production of projects incorporated in the middle years industrial technology and design teaching area
  • Recognise and apply basic skills sequences and procedures using design processes required for teaching timber technologies to school students in Years 7-10
  • Critically evaluate specific applications of tools and equipment used in the production of timber technologies in the Middle Years of Learning
  • Apply Occupational Health and Safety legislation in the school work place
  • Analyse preferred implementation processes for the design of timber technologies through sequenced processes
  • Demonstrate a professional capacity to communicate, work and learn, individually and in peer learning teams.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence

3 Practical Assessment

Assessment Title
Practical Assessment

Task Description

The Compulsory Residential School introduces students to wood projects which target the junior year levels. Students will be using hand tools, machinery and equipment to fabricate five projects. The Compulsory Residential School provides students the opportunity to develop their hand skills, knowledge and understanding of workshop procedures and processes.


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Wednesday (21 Sept 2022) 11:45 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Wednesday (21 Sept 2022)


Weighting
50%

Minimum mark or grade
50% of Practical Assessment grade

Assessment Criteria

Students will be assessed on the quality and presentation of their five projects, in addition to their knowledge and understanding of the application of workshop processes and their ability to work independently with limited assistance.


Referencing Style

Submission
Offline

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Apply theories of using timber as a renewable resource and the technological processes used to produce timber-based materials underpinning the content of middle years Industrial Technology and Design teaching
  • Investigate how to plan, sequence, implement and assess timber materials used in the production of projects incorporated in the middle years industrial technology and design teaching area
  • Recognise and apply basic skills sequences and procedures using design processes required for teaching timber technologies to school students in Years 7-10
  • Critically evaluate specific applications of tools and equipment used in the production of timber technologies in the Middle Years of Learning
  • Apply Occupational Health and Safety legislation in the school work place
  • Analyse preferred implementation processes for the design of timber technologies through sequenced processes
  • Demonstrate a professional capacity to communicate, work and learn, individually and in peer learning teams.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Team Work
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

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As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

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