Practical Furniture Making Level 2

You will further develop your techniques of making quality furniture using modern machines and hand tools to produce practical tasks as well as your own furniture. In the design studio you will learn background theory to working in wood and constructing furniture, alongside drawing and design skills. You will also be taught all of the associated knowledge required for this subject. The course is two-thirds practical work, with the remainder being theory studies. Topics of study include: Using all workshop tools to undertake practical tasks Using techniques to produce shaped and veneered parts construct and assemble furniture and cabinets Fit a range of doors, drawers and cabinet hardware Apply mouldings and finishes, and make necessary adjustments to finished pieces Producing project cutting lists, patterns and jigs, Drawing practices and using workshop geometry Health & Safety Understand the importance of sustainability in furniture making