Furniture Making Level 2
FUR2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Slaney.
Recommended Prior LearningA 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.
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
Assessment Information
All of the standards are internally assessed and marked by the teacher
One project and theory knowledge assessments are required.
If achievements standards are selected these require written documentation with at least one project.
This course would be suitable for any student wanting to entre a trade such as building, engineering plumbing etc.
Career PathwaysBuilding Surveyor, Architectural Technician, Building Insulator, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Caretaker, Carpenter, Wood Processing Worker, 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, 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).