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?
- BYOD laptop
- Correct school shoes (leather or vinyl for wear 10)
- Steel capped boots for year 11/12
- 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 challenged to design a C02 dragster within set specifications.
- Introduction into Modern manufacturing technical and skills in common Furniture joint design.
| Summative assessment 1:
project- folding table Summative 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 assessment 3:
Project- pre-pack furniture item Summative assessment 4:
project – 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 – vanity mirror 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 cabinet |
| | Unit 4 | Working
Cooperatively in Furnishing, Calculations and Cabinetmaking Workplaces | Summative internal assessment 3 (IA3):
Practical demo – lathe bowl & lid Summative internal assessment 4 (IA4): Project – patio chair / other |