Basic stitches
Students should be able to list types of stitches.
state the uses of the various stitches.
describe the procedures for making each of the stitches.
Common machine fault & remedies or solution
Students should be able to identify common machine faults.
explain the causes of the faults.
describe solutions to the faults.
Care of sewing tools and equipment
Students should be able to explain the importance of care and maintenance of sewing tools and equipment.
mention the specific methods of caring for each of the tools and equipment properly.
package and store the sewing tools and equipment properly.
explain the steps in caring and maintaining the sewing machines.
The sewing machine
Students should be able to identify types of sewing machines.
explain the use of the different types of Sewing Machines.
mention parts of sewing machine and their functions.
Simple sewing tools &equipment
Students should be able to identify sewing tools and equipment.
classify sewing tools and equipment according to their various functions.
explain points to consider when choosing sewing tools and equipment.
Enterpreneurship in garment making
Students should be
able to define the term
Entrepreneurship’.
2
list the qualities of
an
Entrepreneur.
3
state advantages of
entrepreneurship/small
business management.
4
mention factors to be
considered when
going into garment
making business.
Economic importance of garment designing
Students should be able to explain the importance of garment designing to:
i). the individual,
ii). the family, and
iii). the nation.
The concept of garment designing
Students should able to explain the concept of garment designing.
state the Principles of designing.
enumerate the elements of design.
mention factors that influence garment designing.
The importance of clothes/ garments
Students should be able to state the reasons for wearing clothes.
identify clothing items
identify appropriate clothing items for different occasions.
Types of construction
Stating types of framed construction e.g. simple framed carcase, framed panelled carcase, solid end carcase, etc.
Make simple framed carcase construction.
Machines uses & safety precaution
State uses of different woodworking machines.
State machine safety precautions.
Observe machine safety precautions
Safety in the use of hand tools
State safety rules and regulations in the use of hand tools.
Observe safety rules and regulations when using hand tools.
Handtools: types, classification and uses
List types of hand tools.
Classify hand tools according to their uses.
Use different hand tools.
Prevention of timber
Explain the meaning of timber preservatives.
State characteristics of good wood preservatives.
State two types of wood preservatives with examples.
State and describe the methods of applying preservatives.
Seasoning of timber
Explain the meaning of defects in timber.
Classify different types of defects.
Give at least 5 examples of each class of defect.
Sketch examples of growth defects.
conversion of timber
Explain the meaning of the term conversion of timber.
State and describe the various methods of timber conversion.
State advantages and disadvantages of different methods of conversion of timber.
Timber growth, structure and classification
Explain the growth of a tree.
Sketch the section of a tree, label the parts and state their functions.
State the classification of timber trees and their characteristics.
Workshop bench & appliances
Sketch and label the workbench.
State the uses of workbench and functions of the parts.
List workbench appliances and state their uses.
Sketch the appliances.
Handtool safety
State and demonstrate safe ways of carrying and storing hand tools.
State and demonstrate safe ways of using hand tools.
Workshop safety rules & regulation
State sources of workshop accidents.
State the general safety rules and regulations in the furniture workshop.
Demonstrate appropriate safety habits in the furniture workshop.
Describe safe working conditions and techniques.