Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing

Generate design solutions

Interpret and respond to a design brief

Investigate materials and technologies for design projects

Prepare and present design and manufacturing information

Produce manual and computer-aided drawings from design concepts

Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment

Articulate, present and debate ideas

Collaborate in creative processes

Address customer needs

Research and develop business plans

Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures

Market new business ventures

Manage finances for new business ventures

Lead effective workplace relationships

Implement customer service strategies

Undertake project work

Build and maintain business relationships

Assist with maintaining workplace safety

Produce drawings to communicate ideas

Produce computer-aided drawings

Produce technical drawings

Make scale models

Experiment with moulding and casting techniques

Create 3D digital models

Explore the use of colour

Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

Source and apply design industry knowledge

Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

Develop and extend design skills and practice

Research and apply techniques in product design

Produce and prepare photo images

Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art

Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice

Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture

Experiment with techniques to produce wood objects

Assemble custom furniture

Collect and interpret information to support production processes

Construct and evaluate prototypes and samples

Construct joints for custom furniture

Design, construct and test jigs

Hand carve wood to custom design

Identify and calculate production costs

Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements

Prepare tender submissions

Produce computer-aided line and component production drawings

Produce curved and shaped components for custom furniture

Produce patterns and templates

Produce timber veneered components for custom furniture

Purchase materials and consumables

Research and organise product inspection and testing

Research and select manufacturing technologies

Research and select product finishes

Research furniture styles and movements

Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom products

Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs

Coordinate and optimise workplace maintenance programs

Select timbers for furniture production

Select timbers for furniture production

Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements

Design ancillary residential cabinetry

Work safely