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Furniture Making

Furniture Making A/V

This wood based course is for students who enjoy working with timber. Successful completion of this course gives students the opportunity of gaining MSF10113 Certificate I in Furnishing and MSF20313 Certificate II in Furniture Making. The skills and knowledge developed can benefit students with both life long skills and advanced standing towards wood based occupations such as carpentry, cabinet making, shop fitting, forestry or kitchen manufacturing. The units of study combine to provide a wide variety of  experiences in both designing and constructing timber based products.

Students are expected to participate to the best of their ability, with courtesy and respect to others and equipment. Practical projects, which explore various construction methods, will be completed each semester.

Past students have appreciated the industry-based modules and the vocational work placement. Many have found it to be a great introduction to the world of work. Another benefit to you is the possibility of full time employment arising from the work placement.

UNITS

Fundamentals is an excellent introduction to the furniture construction industry. Students are provided with a wonderful opportunity to create practical and interesting projects. During the completion of these projects students will be given access to machinery and tools which many have previously not been exposed to. A strong emphasis is placed upon the development of workshop skills and the successful completion of practical projects.

Trade Skills allows for further exploration of the furniture construction industry and encourages students to achieve at a higher level through the development of their acquired skills. They continue to use new tools and build upon their workshop techniques. There is a continued focus on practical skills and the supporting theoretical knowledge.

Joinery & Finishing takes full advantage of the knowledge and abilities that have been acquired in the previous two units. Students begin choosing their own projects and apply basic design principles within the workshop. These projects are of a greater level of difficulty, allowing students to develop and fine tune their proficiency with techniques and processes. Students are expected to achieve a finish of exceptional quality.

Project Assembly is an exciting unit for students that enables them to demonstrate their developing skills and workshop knowledge. They have the opportunity to produce a final project of their own choice that is true reflection of each student’s capabilities. Throughout the course students continue to develop a sound appreciation of what the furniture

Competencies covered throughout the course include: