Year 12 Building and Furniture Making

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 a fence or deck.  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. 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, saw horses 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: $50 for take home materials.