FUR3

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 assessments

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 22
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91608 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 3.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91610 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91611 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91620 v4
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 - Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.

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.