Year 11 Building and Furniture Making
11BUI Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Stow.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents who did not choose Woodwork in Year 10 are welcome to enroll but they must be prepared to work hard to catch up with their peers.
This course builds on the skills developed in Year 10. We reintroduce the students to the use of hand tools 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. There will be at least 1 lesson of theory / writing per week.
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. They will mark out and dig holes for the fence posts so physical work must be expected! 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.
Please note:
Course Cost: $55 for take home materials
Course Overview
Term 1
a. Students work as team to construct a fence. They will use their numeracy skills to set out and locate the position of the fence posts. The work undertaken is hard and physical. Do not chose this option if you are not prepared to contribute to a team project.
Term 2
Furniture based project. Students will be shown how to mark out, cut, shape and finish materials. They will use these skills to make a project following a set drawing.
Term 3
Design based project. Students will be expected to research and sketch their own design. They will use the skills taught previously to create a piece of furniture
Term 4
Completion of practical work and theory papers
Pathway
Year 12 Building and Furniture Making
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$55 to cover some of the materials used during the year.