12FWT

Level 2 Fine Wood

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Botes.

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of cabinetmaking. Students use a variety of machines and power-tools to construct a step-stool and bed-side cabinet. Having prior knowledge of basic woodworking skills is a pre-requisite for this course. 



Course Overview

Term 1
Safe working practices and skilled use of hand tools.
Construct hand joints for furniture.
Project incorporating a variety of joints.

Term 2
Operating a flatbed sander.
Operating a band saw.
Construct a furniture carcase.

Term 3
Use basic powertools.
Bedside cabinet project.
Woodturning

Recommended Prior Learning

Students who have not yet reached 10 credits in level 1 Wood, Metal or Level 2 & 3 Design Technology, will be required to be interviewed by the Teacher in Charge prior to approval. If approved they will be encouraged to complete the units that have not yet been achieved, before continuing onto Level 2 standards.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Covered shoes are compulsory. The course will be in co-operative learning groups, working together on set projects. These projects will be sold to cover course costs and/or be available for purchase by students if they wish. There is also an option for an individual project. A budget will be written up by the student and all costs must be met prior to building it.
This course has a cost of $70 that covers materials and consumables for take home projects.

Pathway

This course focuses primarily on the development of safe working practices, accuracy, sound hand tool and machine techniques. These skills set students up for a pathway in Building, Cabinet Making or other related trade disciplines.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 28
Internal Assessed Credits: 28
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 2199 v5
NZQA Info

Prepare, use and maintain hand tools for furniture making


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 9785 v5
NZQA Info

Set and operate a flat bed sander to sand wooden furniture components


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 16232 v5
NZQA Info

Use basic portable power tools for furniture making


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 18917 v3
NZQA Info

Construct hand joints for furniture


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 18918 v3
NZQA Info

Construct a furniture carcase


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 20047 v4
NZQA Info

Hand turn wood to produce furniture articles


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 25536 v2
NZQA Info

Operate a bandsaw to produce furniture components


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 28
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0