Course Overview
Knowledge Modules
- 682201001-00-KM-01, Introduction to Furniture Manufacturing, NQF Level 2, Credits 2.
- 682201001-00-KM-02, Wood Machining Department and Operations, NQF Level 2, Credits 8.
- 682201001-00-KM-03, Furniture Assembling Department and Operations, NQF Level 2, Credits 4.
- 682201001-00-KM-04, Wood Finishing Department and Operations, NQF Level 2, Credits 8.
- 682201001-00-KM-05, Crafted Furniture Machine Operation and Safety in the Furniture Machining Department, NQF Level 4, Credits 16.
- 682201001-00-KM-06, Crafted Furniture Assembling Department and Operations, NQF Level 3, Credits 9.
- 682201001-00-KM-07, Furniture Prototypes, Repaired furniture and Completed Crafted furniture, NQF Level 4, Credits 48.
- 682201001-00-KM-08, Computer Technology and Operations, NQF Level 2, Credits 4.
- 682201001-00-KM-09, Leadership and Supervision, NQF Level 3, Credits 3.
- 682201001-00-KM-10, Conceptualising and Developing a Business Venture and Product, NQF Level 4, Credits 6.
- 682201001-00-KM-11, Business Management and Growth, NQF Level 4, Credits 6.
Practical Skills Modules
- 682201001-00-PM-01, Operate a Range of Machines in the Wood Machine Shop to Cut Components for Furniture Manufacturing, NQF Level 2, Credits 20.
- 682201001-00-PM-02, Join and Assemble cut Components in Furniture Manufacturing, NQF Level 2, Credits 10.
- 682201001-00-PM-03, Operate a Range of Furniture Finishing Equipment to Mix and Apply Furniture Finishing Materials to Finish Assembled Furniture Products or Components, NQF Level 3, Credits 15.
- 682201001-00-PM-04, Operate Advanced Woodwork Machines in a Machining Department to Produce Bored, Edged, Profiled, Turned and Jointed timber, board or components, NQF Level 4, Credits 28.
- 682201001-00-PM-05, Prepare, Join and Assemble cut components in the Manufacturing Process of Crafted Furniture, NQF Level 4, Credits 24.
- 682201001-00-PM-06, Establish Specifications of Articles to be Constructed or Repaired or Plan Methods or Operations for Shaping or Assembling Parts, based on Drawings/Sketches, Diagrams, Oral or Written instructions, NQF Level 4, Credits 40.
- 682201001-00-PM-07, Guide Teams in a Fair and Consistent Manner to Achieve Set Targets and Outputs, NQF Level 3, Credits 2.
- 682201001-00-PM-08, Conceptualise and Develop the Business Concept, NQF Level 4, Credits 4.
- 682201001-00-PM-09, Manage and Grow the Business, NQF Level 4, Credits 4.
Work Experience Modules
- 682201001-00-WM-01, Furniture Machining Operations, NQF Level 2, Credits 30.
- 682201001-00-WM-02, Furniture Assembling Operations, NQF Level 2, Credits 24.
- 682201001-00-WM-03, Furniture Finishing Operations, NQF Level 2, Credits 25.
- 682201001-00-WM-04, Crafted Furniture Machining Operations, NQF Level 4, Credits 70.
- 682201001-00-WM-05, Crafted Furniture Assembling Operations, NQF Level 3, Credits 55.
- 682201001-00-WM-06, Prototype and Crafted Furniture making and Furniture repairing Processes, NQF Level 4, Credits 85.
Entry Requirements
NQF Level 1
Learning Outcomes
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Perform breakout, planing, sanding and laminating operations to produce components for wood products by operating cross-cut saws, rip saws, surface and thickness planers, panel saws, radial arm saws, band saws, edge and stroke sanders.
- Assemble carcases and case goods and fit hinges, handles, runners and legs using power tools such as drills, routers, biscuit jointers, jig saws and mitre saws and hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, hand saws, etc.
- Prepare the product for final finishing and perform hand finishing and spray applications (conventional and pumps), performing colour matching to produce finished wooden furniture.
- Perform joining, profiling and cutting of components using jigs, and turning operations by operating spindles, overhead routers, mortise and tenon, multi borers and lathes.
- Produce decorative joints and curved laminated components and fit fixtures using power tools, pneumatic tools and hand tools.
- Manufacture furniture prototypes, repair damaged furniture and produce jigs and templates for furniture manufacturing process.
Learning Material
This course includes learning modules and work experience components.