Furniture Making Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Slaney.
Furniture Making Level 3
This is a multi-level course consisting of Technology Achievement standards based around making a product using maily wood materials. (Other materials can be used)
Students have the opportunity to design and make their own project design. Some of the past students have made pet house, computer boxes, chairs and storage units.
If achieved 14 credits or more they can us this as a university approved subject and gain a subject endorsement in Technology.
If a students is in the Mechanics class and completing achievement standards then they must choose which subject they wish to receive the credits in. This can be in negotiation with the teachers.
The emphasis is on practical skills leading to quality products.
Credits are obtained by completing project/s and knowledge assessments.
Students will create a design brief and portfolio which will be used to create a prodotype design.
Course Overview
Term 1
Project research and choice
Writing a brief
Creating a conceptual design
Starting the project
Term 2
Making chosen project
Term 3
Completing chosen project
Documentation of project manufacturing process
Term 4
Complete project manufacturing process documentation
Recommended Prior Learning
Achieved at least 9 credits in Furniture Making level 2 is recommended, however, if you have an interest in this subject then you should speak the HOD.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$65 for take home projects, more by negotiation on individual projects. Students can reduce costs by supplying their own materials. (A typical piece of furniture will cost around $100 in materials).
Pathway
This course leads on to any of the trades.
Assessment Information
Practical projects and knowledge assessmentsCredit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 - Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Textiles and Industry Sales and Service, Retail and Wholesale Hospitality: Chef, Baker, Bar Manager, Bartender, Front of House, Caterer, Cafe Manager, Tourism, Hotel/Motel Receptionist, Barista Automotive Industry: Automotive Engineer, Automotive Electrician, Motor Body Trades: Light and Heavy Fabrication Engineering: Fitter Turner, Composite Engineer, Machinist and Toolmaker, Marine Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Construction: Scaffolder, Roofer, Boat Builder, Plumber/Gasfitter Armed Forces: Navy Weapons, Engineering Officer, Aircraft Engineer, Army Field Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Architect, Architectural Technician, Automotive Mechanic, Bicycle Mechanic, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician (Mechanical and Electronic), Biotechnologist, Boiler Attendant, Brewer, Butcher, Cabinet Maker, Chemical Engineer, Chemical Production Operator, Chemist, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtspers,
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.