Year 11 Building and Furniture Making

This course builds on the skills developed in Year 10. We reintroduce the students to the use of hand tools and to develop good practice. The initial projects use these skills and enable the student to have the confidence to construct basic items. The use of power tools is encouraged as the course develops. The safety aspects of each are explained. Each student is expected to work with minimal supervision. A range of construction techniques, both traditional and modern are explored and projects are made using these. Each project allows the student to display certain skills and processes.

Term 1 - Students work as a team to construct a fence. Students will learn how to set up profiles to enable the fence to be set out correctly. Students must be prepared to work outdoors in all weather!

Term 2 +3 +4 - Furniture / Joinery Projects. Students will learn how to mark out accurately and create quality projects. Past projects have included tables, chairs and foot stools.

Assessment: Up to 20 credits available at Level 1 and 2 (Unit Standards). Successful completion of each of the projects and the theory papers will enable BCATS Unit Standards to be awarded. These are recognized across a broad range of industries such as boat building, furniture making and carpentry. 

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Course Cost: $45 for take home materials