After completion of the course, the trainee must be able to: –
1. Know the safety precautions applicable to power wood working tools & machines.
2. Understand Good care and maintenance of woodworking tools & equipment.
3. Interpret simple plans, drawing & sketches.
4. Identify the common types of timber, their description & uses.
5. Describe different types of screws, nails commonly used in woodworking.
6. Enlist the types of saws, procedure of sharpening, settling.
7. Describe different methods of seasoning.
8. Understand the preservation & storage of timber.
9. Know the use of glues.
10. Recognize common types of wood working, joints, their preparation and uses.
11. Explain the procedures for preparing the surface for polish & paint.
12. Know the use of molding, skirting, paneling & picture railing.
13. Describe the common use of veneer, veneer board, chipboard, ply wood, hard board and Formica.
14. Understand the basic techniques of polish, varnish and paint for wood.
15. Interpret the operation and uses of Band Saw, Jointer, Thicknesser, Spindle Molder and Drill Press Machine.
16. Identify the types of nails, screws, hinges and fixtures commonly used in
wood working.