Year 12 Building and Furniture Making
12BUI Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Stow.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents who did not choose Building and Furniture Making in Year 11 are welcome to enroll but they must be self-motivated and be prepared to catch up with work already covered.
Course Description: This course builds on the skills developed in previous years. We reintroduce the students to the use of hand tools, developing good practice. The initial projects use these skills and enable the student to have the confidence to construct basic items. The projects undertaken include constructing deck / laying paving. Students will work as a team to construct these items and are expected to work safely and with minimal supervision. Students will be working outdoors in our building area for at least one term. Students must provide safety shoes and have spare clothes to work in. Some physical work will be carried out so only motivated students should consider this option.
Term 1 - Students work as a team to construct a deck or lay pavers. Students will learn how to set up profiles to enable the deck 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, stools and planter boxes.
Assessment: Up to 20 credits available at Level 2. 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, Building and carpentry etc.
This course leads to: Level 3 Building and Construction or other Workshop courses if 12 credits achieved.
Course Cost: $55 for take home materials.
Course Overview
Term 1
a. Students work as team to construct a deck. They will use their numeracy skills to set out and locate the position of the piles. The work undertaken is hard and physical. Do not chose this option if you are not prepared to contribute to a team project.
b. Students work as a team to lay pavers. They will prepare the ground, lay stone and bedding sand to create a base for the concrete pavers.
Term 2
Workshop practical projects. Students will undertake a furniture-based project using the skills they have learnt previously. They will be expected to work safely and efficiently.
Term 3
Design based furniture project - Students will design and then make a project of their own. They are expected to undertake some basic research and produce simple sketches. They will use the practical skills covered previously to make their design.
Term 4
Finishing projects and theory work.
Pathway
Year 13 Building and Construction
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$55 to cover some of the materials used in projects.