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.

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.