Fairfield High School

Assessment Task
Subject
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Class:
Due
Date:

Industrial Technology Timber

Year 9

Assessment
Name:
Assessment
No:
Student
Name:

Timber Vehicle
4

Weighting
(%):

10

Syllabus / IEP Framework Outcomes Assessed

5.1.2 applies WHS practices to hand tools, machine tools, equipment and processes
5.2.2 identifies, selects and competently uses a range of hand and machine tools, equipment and
processes to produce quality practical projects
5.5.1 applies and transfers acquired knowledge and skills to subsequent learning experiences in
a variety of contexts and projects

Task Description / Submission Instructions

Practical Project /35marks
In order to successfully complete your vehicle, you need to demonstrate that you can:
Skilfully use tools, materials and techniques with competence, producing a high quality timber
vehicle design. (10marks)
Demonstrate safe use of materials, tools and techniques. (5 marks)
Demonstrates a variety of skills and joinery techniques in the design and construction of the
timber vehicle. (10 marks)
Manage time and complete your practical project as well as your portfolio (5 marks)
Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail when finishing the timber vehicle. (5 marks)
Design, Plan and Make a high quality timber vehicle (truck, car) using a range of tools, materials and
techniques learnt in class.

Design Folio
/15marks
There will be some class time provided for you to complete your portfolio however, you will need to
manage you class time well and spend some time outside of class to complete your portfolio.
Your folio must contain the following components:
1.

Title page (your title page must contain the following) (1 mark)
Border
Title Year 9 Industrial Technology Timber
Student name & Date of completion
Use of colour/Suitable and relevant graphics
Design consideration use of space, originally, aesthetic appeal

2. Design Brief & Constraints (2 marks)

This is a short, concise statement indicating what is required to be designed and made.
Expected criteria should be mentioned and any constraints indicated
3. Research (3 marks)
Safety measures that have to be taken when completing the assessment task. (Identify,
explain and outline when they are in use).

4. Ideas, sketches and workshop drawings (3 marks)

Using the internet collect 3 existing timber vehicle designs, indicate positive and negative
options of design.
Produce at least 3 freehand sketches of possible vehicle designs. Use annotations to explain
the finer details of your designs.
Produce a final free hand sketch of the vehicle design you have made. This sketch should
include additional detail.
5. Steps in construction (3 marks)
Use Microsoft word to document the construction procedure, listing the sequence of
construction and explaining how you made your vehicle.
Use point form, and include technical terms.
Use Graphics/photos to assist explanations.
6. Evaluation (3 marks)
Explain what you like and dislike about your finished project.
Explain any difficulties you encountered during construction.
Discuss whether or not the project criteria mentioned within your Design Brief was met.
Mark :

/50

Student Confirmation
I certify the following assessment is all my own work and I have not copied materials from other
sources.
Students Signature: _______________________________

Date Submitted:

Assessment Task Marking Criteria

Criteria

Portfolio is very well organised with no work missing and shows all
aspects of the design process.
Sketches and construction steps demonstrate excellent development
and completion of the task.
Provides a comprehensive evaluation of the design brief and
constraints.

Mark
Range

13-15

Grade

Portfolio shows organisation with very little work missing and is a

reflection of the aspects of the design process.
Sketches and construction steps demonstrate very good quality of idea
development and completion of the task.
Provides relevant detail in evaluation of the design brief and
constraints.
Portfolio has work missing. Adequately reflects project development.

9-12

6-8

3-5

0-2

Sketches and construction steps are basic, containing minimal labelling

and identification.
Provides sufficient detail in evaluation of the design brief and
constraints.
Portfolio is disorganised with work missing and shows only some
aspects of the design process.
Sketches and construction steps are rushed and demonstrate very
poor organisation and little creativity.
Provides limited detail in the evaluation of the design brief and
constraints. .
Disorganised portfolio with most work missing. Does not reflect the
design process.
Sketches and construction steps have not been completed.
No evaluation of the design brief and constraints is evident.

Assessment Result

/15

Comments and Suggestions for Improvement

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Marker: Ms Herbert
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Assessment Task Marking Criteria

Criteria

Mark
Range

displays creativity and expertise throughout the design process

demonstrates expertise when working with appropriate materials,
techniques and equipment
safely produces an outstanding quality Project
completes project with outstanding attention to detail and efficient time
management
displays creativity and proficient skill throughout the design process
demonstrates competent skill when working with appropriate materials,
techniques and equipment
safely produces a high quality Project
completes project but requires more attention to finishing details
displays creativity and/or satisfactory skill throughout the design
process
demonstrates competent skill when working with appropriate materials,
techniques and/or equipment
safely produces a design project.
mostly completes design project however requires more attention to
finishing details
displays some creativity or skill when following the design process
demonstrates limited skills by selecting materials, techniques and/or
equipment
produces a poor quality Project
Produces an incomplete project, appears rushed with little evidence of
time management
displays limited creativity and/or skill when attempting to use the design
process
demonstrates elementary skill when using materials, techniques and
equipment
Completed no project.

Grade

28-35

21-27

14-20

7-13

0-6

Assessment Result

/35

Comments and Suggestions for Improvement

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Marker: Ms Herbert
Date: