New Plymouth Boys’ High School New Plymouth Boys’ High School

L2 Furniture Making

L2FURNF
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Scott.

This course is designed for students who have a good level of craftsmanship and an ability or desire to work independently to produce quality items of furniture in the school workshop. It covers areas including: Implementing advanced procedures to make a specified item of furniture; demonstrating knowledge of tools and materials used in furniture making; using portable power tools and machinery for furniture making; applying a basic level of project planning and management; and completing furniture such as a nightstand/cabinet and a storage unit/chest. 

Students must follow workshop protocols to ensure safety for all and failure to do so may result in removal from the course. Students must wear covered shoes in all workshop classes.


Learning Areas:

Technology


Career Pathways

Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Brick and Blocklayer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Flooring Installer, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Painter and Decorator, Plasterer, Furniture Finisher, Joiner, Roofer, Scaffolder


Disclaimer

All courses are subject to sufficient student numbers, rooming and available staffing. The range of courses may change year to year.

All courses run at the discretion of the New Plymouth Boys' High School Headmaster.