Furniture Making Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Slaney.
Furniture Making Level 2
This is a multi level course using BCATS, Competenz and NZQA Technology Achievement standards. Students develop practical making skills and make a project mainly out of wood. Credits are gained by complete at least one major projects and knowledge assessments. There are a range of class projects which can be made or the student can negotiate with the teacher to make a design of their own. These include a cape cod chair, folding stepladder or the students own design.
Unit Standards can be replaced or mixed with Achievement standards (allowing Achieved/Merit/Excellence and endorsements) if a different career pathway is required.
The following Achievement standards can be offered instead of the Unit standards
91354 Brief development 4 Credits
91335 Planning 4 Credits
91356 Develop a product 6 Credits
This will allow for the ability to gain an endorsement in Technology.
This course leads on to Furniture Making Level 3 and then can be a starting point for entry into an apprenticeship in the building and construction industry.
Course Overview
Term 1
Safety
Project 1: Cape cod chair
Hand tools
Term 2
Continue with Cape Cod chair or other Project
Project 2: Student selected project
Term 3
Processes achievement standard documentation
Recommended Prior Learning
A good level of safety is required
Achieved at least 9 credits in Furniture Making level 1, however, if you have an interest in this subject then you should speak with the HOD.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$65-100 for take home projects, more by negotiation on individual projects. Students can reduce costs by supplying their own materials. (If the cape cod chair and a smaller project is selected then this should fit within the $100 cost).
Pathway
This course would be suitable for any student wanting to entre a trade such as building, engineering plumbing etc.
Assessment Information
All of the standards are internally assessed and marked by the teacherOne project and theory knowledge assessments are required.
If achievements standards are selected these require written documentation with at least one project.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Prepare, use and maintain hand tools for furniture making
NZQA Info
Read and interpret plans, working drawings and specifications for BCATS projects
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation and apply safe working practices in a BCATS environment
NZQA Info
Complete a BCATS project
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.