CON2140 Furniture – Frame & Panel

Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students use solid and/or composite materials to build a frame and panel product or component.
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 frame and panel product
- 1.1 identify the construction details of a typical frame and panel component
- 1.2 identify the typical wood joints that are used in frame and panel construction
- 1.3 identify and describe the types of fastening systems that are used in flat frame construction; e.g., reinforcing plates, dowelling, biscuits, splines
- 1.4 describe the safe set-up and operation of hand and/or power tools used to make a series of joints; e.g., mortise and tenon, dowel, biscuit, lap, mitre, loose tenon
2 apply basic furniture making skills to plan and construct a component or piece of furniture based on frame and panel construction techniques
- 2.1 select a frame and panel product or component that requires:
  - 2.1.1 interpretation and development of simple working drawings
  - 2.1.2 use of solid woods and/or composites
  - 2.1.3 use of a variety of wood joints, fasteners and other hardware components
  - 2.1.4 typical lay-up and clamping procedures
- 2.2 show a detailed materials list, cost estimate and work schedule
- 2.3 use the appropriate tools, machines and processes to:
  - 2.3.1 measure and lay out stock
  - 2.3.2 cut stock to size
  - 2.3.3 machine and fit joints
  - 2.3.4 lay-up, glue, fasten and/or clamp
  - 2.3.5 fill or plug exposed fasteners, where applicable
  - 2.3.6 finish the project
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