3a/3b - Churchlands Senior High School

• MEM5.6B Perform brazing and/or silver soldering• MEM5.12C Perform routine manual metal arc welding• MEM7.32B Use workshop machines for basic operations• MEM8.10B Manually finish/polish materials• MEM13.4B Work safely with molten metals/glass• MEM14.5A Plan a complete activity• MEM18.1C Use hand tools• MEM18.2B Use power tools/hand held operationsThis course gives students the opportunity to gain the Full Certificate I in Engineering.On completion it will provide students with competencies which are relevant to working in theEngineering industry and will provide recognition for TAFE entry.Additional Costs: Students making alterations to standard models or personal projects involving morematerials may incur extra costs of approximately $30 to $100.CAREER & PROJECT POSSIBILITIESWelder, Mechanic, Machinist, Sheet Metalworker, Manufacturers Representative, Plumber,Skateboard, Truck manufacture, Remote controlled vehicles, Clamping tools, Fitness equipment,Sculptures, Wheeled vehiclesAlso provides sound grounding into tertiary related occupations such as Technology teaching,Mechanical Engineering and Megatronic’s.CERTIFICATE I IN FURNISHINGPRE-REQUISITESWhile there are no formal prerequisites for this course, it is a definite advantage for students to havesome previous experience in timber furniture construction. It is expected that students will have a keeninterest in developing their woodworking skills, and be motivated to produce a high standard of work.RATIONALEThe Certificate I course in Furnishing is a stand alone VET certificate course designed by NationalCorporate Training and recognised Australia wide. It is an appropriate qualification for a personplanning to continue study and/or work in industries associated with timber furniture making. Inparticular, it is the first step towards an apprenticeship in Cabinet Making. This program providesstudents with the fundamental knowledge on all facets of building furniture and working effectively andsafely in a workshop environment. This qualification is designed to reflect the role of entry levelemployees who perform routine tasks under direct supervision in industry. Students are awarded thecertificate qualification after demonstrating their ability to work competently at industry standard levels.CONTENTTasks undertaken by students include small cabinets, entertainment units and folding furniture. Thereare aspects of design and planning in the course, however the focus is on developing and usingpractical skills. The course is completed entirely at school and has no work experience component.ASSESSMENTThis course has 4 mandatory core units and 2 electives.Four core units• LMFCR0001A Follow safe working practices and policies• LMFCR0002A Communicate in the workplace• LMFCR0003A Carry out measurements and calculations• LMFCR0004A Work effectively with others61