Furniture Studies

This will enable students to gain hands on experience in the furniture making trade. In this subject students will:
▶ have an introduction to many of the wood technology tools and materials
▶ prepare detailed design proposals and make products using a range of equipment
▶ analyse the products’ effectiveness with reference to specified criteria
▶ follow safe work practices at all times.

Content/Skills
This unit will look at the use of more complex tools and materials used in the carpentry workshop. Students will work from a drawing for a piece of furniture that they have drafted from a set of dimensions and plans. From these plans, they will build and evaluate their furniture piece which will be constructed to an industry standard.