Furniture Making/ Materials Processing Level 1
FUR1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Slaney.
Recommended Prior LearningIt 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.
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 projects which will be modified and personalised. Some areas include:, 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.
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
This course would be beneficial to any of the trade careers such as building, engineering, plumbing etc.
Career PathwaysBuilding Contractor, Carpenter, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Boat Builder, Ranger, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Electrical Engineer, Line Mechanic, Telecommunications Technician, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$65-100 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.