Course information
Furniture Making provides students with knowledge, understanding and skills relating to areas of work inside the industry & services domains of constructing timber products.
In broad terms, students learn about industry practices, processes, procedures and concepts such as technical information, materials, sustainability, equipment and work health & safety (WHS).
Students learn to analyse, problem solve, make decisions and develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills suitable for employment and further training.
In Timber Products students learn to use tools and timber materials to create products. They learn skills that are useful life-long or as a transition to employment or further education.
Post-school pathways
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Course pattern
Available as a Minor or Major
Suggested Minor course
Semester | Unit |
|---|---|
1 | Tools and Components |
2 | Furniture Making |
Suggested Major course
Semester | Unit |
|---|---|
1 | Tools and Components |
2 | Furniture Making |
3 | Furniture Production |
4 | Materials and Design |
Unit descriptions
Tools and Components
Students explore the potential and practical limits of traditional and emerging tools and components used in the furniture making industry. They analyse the successes and failures of products and processes developed to fabricate products using those tools. Students develop an understanding of the setup of tools, tool use, maintenance and applications considering safe practice and WHS. They investigate a variety of furniture making tools and components used in commercial industry applications and apply to chosen purposes. Students apply a variety of skills in the use of furniture making tools, components, and machinery in the production of a project with adherence to WHS practices and procedures.
Furniture Making
Students design and plan for furniture making. They investigate and explore traditional and modern furniture design and assembly techniques, including their associated environmental and sustainability considerations. Students analyse plans and procedures to ensure the efficient production of furniture. They develop skills and knowledge in the planning and production of furniture products. Students explore and utilise technology for design purposes and generate plans and schematics using technical drawing applications with measurements to assist construction. They apply furniture production skills and knowledge in the completion and evaluation of a furniture project with adherence to WHS practices and procedures.
Furniture Production
Students explore the knowledge and skills required for the collaborative development and implementation of a furniture production system. They investigate furniture production system roles and careers, and plan for their own opportunities within the industry. Students analyse the impact of external stakeholders, and internal production roles, that impact the design, planning, and production of a furniture project. They examine and solve problems typically experienced in these roles, reflecting on own and other contributions to final products. Students apply communication skills specific to a variety of production system roles.
Materials and Design
Students investigate a variety of traditional and modern materials for different purposes used in the furniture making industry. They develop knowledge regarding material properties and finishing techniques including their benefits, preparation, and environmental considerations, evaluating these for use. Students analyse the advantages of different materials in making quality furniture. They apply their knowledge of a variety of materials and finishing techniques to a project using appropriate industry practices, with adherence to WHS.