At a glance
A hands-on course where students learn how to plan, make and finish furniture. Students use workshop tools and machines, follow safety rules, and build real skills used in furniture and cabinet making.
This course is a good choice for students who:
- enjoy practical making and working with tools and materials
- like building useful projects and improving them over time
- want skills for training or work in furniture making or cabinet making
About this course
Students learn the main processes used to make furniture and cabinets, including planning, measuring, using tools safely, and following instructions and drawings. They also learn about sustainable choices (reducing waste and choosing materials carefully) and how to work well in a team.
Pathways
This course can support pathways into areas such as:
- furniture making and cabinet making
- building, construction and workshop pathways
- manufacturing and trade training
- workplaces that value teamwork, safe work habits and practical skills
Units in this course
Students complete 2 units for a Minor or 4 units for a Major.
Tools and Components
This unit is about learning how to set up, use and look after tools, machines and components safely.
Students will:
- learn safe workshop routines (WHS) and correct tool use
- use tools and machinery to make a project and solve practical problems
Furniture Making
This unit is about planning and building furniture, including using drawings, measurements and step-by-step processes.
Students will:
- plan a furniture project and use measurements and drawings to guide building
- use safe workshop practices to build and evaluate a finished piece
Furniture Production
This unit is about how furniture can be made as part of a production system, with different roles in a team.
Students will:
- explore roles in furniture production and how teams work together
- practise communication, planning and problem solving to complete production tasks
Materials and Design
This unit is about choosing materials and finishes, and understanding how they change how furniture looks, feels and lasts.
Students will:
- learn about material properties and finishing techniques (including safe use and environmental choices)
- select materials and finishes and apply them to a furniture project