CON2130 Furniture – Box Construction
Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students develop basic joinery skills and knowledge related to case construction by producing a box-type piece of furniture.
- Prerequisite
- CON1120: Product Management
- Parameters
- Access to a woodworking or materials facility and to instruction from an individual with formal, specialized training in cabinetry/carpentry.
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and describe the design features and processes used to construct a box-type furniture product
1.1 research typical design and joinery techniques that are commonly used in box construction
1.2 identify construction features including:
1.2.1 door
1.2.2 drawer
1.2.3 plinth
1.3 describe the safe set-up and operation of hand and/or power tools to make a series of joints; e.g., reinforced butt, reinforced mitre, rabbet, dado, finger
1.4 identify and describe the use of common fasteners and clamping procedures used with a specific joint
1.5 identify common fittings and construction techniques used to make the following doors:
1.5.1 flush
1.5.2 sliding
1.5.3 tambour
1.5.4 fall-flap
2 apply basic furniture making skills to plan and construct a piece of furniture based on box construction techniques
2.1 select a box-type product that requires the use of:
2.1.1 solid wood and/or composites
2.1.2 a variety of joints and fasteners
2.1.3 typical lay-up and clamping procedures
2.2 prepare a materials list and cost estimate from a working drawing
2.3 prepare a work schedule
2.4 use the appropriate tools, materials and processes to:
2.4.1 measure and lay out stock
2.4.2 cut stock to size
2.4.3 machine surfaces and joints
2.4.4 lay-up, glue, fasten and clamp
2.4.5 fill or plug exposed fasteners
2.4.6 prepare for finishing
3 demonstrate basic competencies
3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
3.1.1 communicate
3.1.2 manage information
3.1.3 use numbers
3.1.4 think and solve problems
3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
3.2.2 be responsible
3.2.3 be adaptable
3.2.4 learn continuously
3.2.5 work safely
3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
3.3.1 work with others
3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
4 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
4.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
4.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities
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