Furniture Making


Furniture Making (A/M/V)

Students undertaking this course will develop furniture and fine woodworking skills through designing and making a range of practical projects. Students will develop skills in the use of furniture making hand tools, machinery and CAD applications. They will gain knowledge and experience of materials, systems and furniture production processes and how to work independently and collaboratively.

Students will develop the knowledge and skills required to enter employment and/or further training in the furniture and general construction industries which include cabinet making, kitchen renovation, upholstery, furniture restoration, picture framing etc.

1st year
Unit title
Points
Session 1
Fundamentals a
0.5
Session 2
Trade Skills
1.0
Session 3
Fundamentals b
0.5
2nd year
Unit title
 
Session 4
Project Assembly a
0.5
Session 5
Joinery & Finishing
1.0
Session 6
Project Assembly b
0.5