Fixing sewn materials
Identify fixing materials.
List fixing materials.
Identify tools used in fixing sewn materials.
Fix sewn materials to a simple framed item.
Padding and stuffing
Describe padding and stuffing materials.
List padding and stuffing materials.
Pad and stuff a simple upholstery item
Construction of different items of furniture
Prepared materials for construction.
Set-out joints and shapes.
Cut joints and shapes.
Assemble – parts of the Joints.
Carry out the finishing.
Planning furniture construction
Explain what a working rod is.
Set-out a working rod.
Select appropriate materials for job at hand.
Prepare a cutting list.
State the component of cutting list.
Machine operation & safety
State different types of machine used in furniture workshop.
Explain the safety precautions involved when using each machine.
Operate machines used in furniture workshop safely.
Maintainance of furniture tools
Explain the operations involved in the maintenance of furniture tools.
Sharpen plane cutters etc.
Tools & equipment used in making furniture
List various types of equipment used in furniture making.
Sketch and state the functions of the different types of equipment in furniture making.
Application of adhesives
List various methods of applying adhesives.
Explain the advantages of each method.
Prepare and apply adhesives
Cabinet fitting
List and sketch various types of cabinet fittings.
State their uses
Fix different types of cabinet fittings
Design and construction of upholstery frames
Design a simple upholstery item.
Describe the methods of framing for upholstery work.
Traditional and modern padding material
List traditional padding materials and modern padding materials.
State the characteristics of the materials.
Machine Tools used in upholstery construction
Describe different types of upholstery machines.
Identify various types of upholstery machines and state their uses.
Tools used in upholstery construction
List, describe and sketch upholstery tools and state their uses.
Meaning of forms and upholstery
Define upholstery and explain the forms of upholstery.
Furniture construction
Describe the different methods of furniture construction.
Sketch different methods of furniture construction.
Construct different types of furniture items involving the methods of furniture construction.
Stages in furniture design
State the different stages in design.
Explain the different stages in design.
Design and produce simple furniture item.
Design items applying the elements and principles of design.
Design fundamentals
List elements of design.
State and explain principles of design.
Differentiate between element of design and principles of design.
Portable power tools and their operations
Explain Portable Power Tools.
Differentiate between portable power tool and machine tool.
State the types of portable power tools and their uses.
Operate portable power tools.
Screws types & uses
List different types of screws.
Sketch each type of screw and state its uses.
Describe the method of driving screw.
Drive in screws properly.
Nail and their uses
List different types of nails.
Sketch different types of nails and state their uses.
Illustrate different methods of driving nails