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BCOT 125 - Furniture Finishing and Repair


PROGRAM: Construction Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011

Develops knowledge and skills in the technology of refinishing and repairing furniture. Introduces procedures used in stripping, bleaching, caning, veneering and wood fillers.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the evaluation process of furniture to be refinished.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in stripping old finishes.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in repairing and preparing furniture for new finish.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in applying bleach and fillers.
  5. Define and demonstrate proper methods of veneering.
  6. Define and demonstrate proper methods and procedures of caning.
  7. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the proper selection of materials.
  8. Think critically and independently analyze, synthesize, and evaluate technical problems and information.
  9. Identify and interpret health, safety, and welfare standards as dictated by local, state or federal agencies.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Evaluation
  • Stripping
  • Repairing
  • Caning
  • Veneering
  • Bleaching
  • Wood fillers
  • Refinishing

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)