Does this subject contribute to an ATAR? No (Applied subject)
How many credits does this subject contribute towards QCE? 4
What is Furnishing Skills?
Furnishing Skills focuses on the underpinning industry practices and production processes required to manufacture furnishing products with high aesthetic qualities.
Students understand industry practices; interpret specifications, including technical information and drawings; demonstrate and apply safe practical production processes with hand/power tools and machinery; communicate using oral, written and graphical modes; organise, calculate and plan production processes; and evaluate the products they create using predefined specifications.
Students develop transferable skills by engaging in manufacturing tasks that relate to business and industry, and that promote adaptable, competent, self-motivated and safe individuals who can work with colleagues to solve problems and complete practical work.
What makes a student suited to Furnishing Skills?
Students who achieve success in Furnishing Skills are those who:
- are hardworking and have an ability to work individually and in teams
- want to develop understanding of furnishing technology and its application to industry
- are preparing for vocational employment
- are supportive of the development of a safe working culture
- understand that the basis of practical skills is in theoretical understanding
What prerequisites must students meet in order to take this subject?
- Year 9 - Nil
- Year 10 - Successful completion of year 10 Furnishing
What is the cost of this subject?
- Year 10 - $85
- Year 11 - $95
- Year 12 - $170
- What materials or equipment do I need for this subject?
- Correct school shoes (leather or vinyl)
- Wear appropriate safety equipment when required (supplied)
What do students study in this subject and how are they assessed?
| | Unit Overviews | Assessment |
Year 10 | Semester 1 | Introduction into Furniture Framing Construction methods and jointing skill. Need for Speed C02. Students will be challenge to design a C02 dragster within set specifications. Introduction into Modern manufacturing technical and skills in Flat pack furniture design. | Summative internal assessment 1: • PRACTICAL DEMO- TABLE Summative internal assessment 2: • PROJECT- CO2 DRAGSTER DESIGN |
| Semester 2 | Introduction into Modern manufacturing technical and skills in Flat pack furniture design. Essential cabinet making skills for Fine furnishing carcass construction. | Summative internal assessment 3: • PROJECT DEMO- PRE PACK FURN Summative internal assessment 4: • PRACTICAL DEMO – STORAGE BOX |
Year 11 | Unit 1 | The Furnishing Industry-Induction and Safety Furnishing Industry production processes and product quality. | Formative internal assessment 1: PRACTICAL DEMO-STOOL Formative internal assessment 2: PROJECT – DART CABINET |
| Unit 2 | Communication and Teamwork in Furnishing Enterprises | Formative internal assessment 3: • PRACTICAL DEMO - LATHE Formative internal assessment 4: PROJECT- CLOCK DESIGN MANTLE |
Year 12 | Unit 3 | Manufacturing Enterprises Cabinet Construction | Summative internal assessment 1 (IA1): PRACTICAL DEMO- BREADBOARD Summative internal assessment 2 (IA2): PROJECT – BED SIDE CAB |
| Unit 4 | Working Cooperatively in Furnishing and Cabinetmaking Workplaces | Summative internal assessment 3 (IA3): PRACTICAL DEMO – LATHE BOWL & LID Summative internal assessment 4 (IA4): PROJECT – GRANDFATHER CLOCK / DECK CHAIR / OTHER
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