FUR1

Furniture Making/ Materials Processing Level 1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Slaney.

Furniture Making Level 1


This is a multi level course using Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation Unit Standards, and New Zealand Qualifications Authority Technology Achievement standards. 

Students develop practical making skills and make a project mainly out of wood. Credits are gained by complete theory and practical standards.

This Course will use the new New Zealand Qualifications Authority Technology standards and a Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation Safety Unit Standard

The years course is based around a design and build project. There will be several initial starting project which will be modified and personalized. Some areas include: motorised bikes, storage, leisure and pieces of furniture.

If a student wishes to design and build their own project they can negotiate this with the teacher.

If the 2 internal Achievement standards and the external are achieved then an Achieved, Merit or Excellence subject endorsement can be gained.

Students will learn a wide range of skills and techniques in the area of using materials to design and build a materials and processing project.

Safety is of high importance and students who take this class must be able to work independently and safely in a workshop environment. 

If you have not taken this course in Y9 or 10 please have a chat with Mr Slaney about choosing this course.






Course Overview

Term 1
Workshop Safety
Project development and planning
Materials, tools and machines and techniques development and testing

Term 2
Finalize project design
Start the making of the project

Term 3
Project making
External preparation

Term 4
Continue with a second project or a community project.

Recommended Prior Learning


It would be useful to have completed a Technology course in Year 9 or 10 buy not essential.  Please speak to the head of technology department if necessary.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$65 for take home projects. Some projects will cost substantially more. Students can reduce costs by supplying their own materials.
If extra materials are required then there will be an extra cost.

Pathway

This course would be beneficial to any of the trade careers such as building, engineering, plumbing etc.

Assessment Information

Students will produce a small portfolio which communicates the process of designing and developing their project.
The production of a prototype
Photo evidence and a written report

Credit 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.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 24352 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe working practices and use PPE during the construction of a BCATS project
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92012 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.1 - Develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome in an authentic context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92013 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.2 - Experiment with different materials to develop a Materials and Processing Technology outcome
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92015 v3
NZQA Info
Materials and Processing Technology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of techniques selected for a feasible Materials and Processing Technology outcome
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.