Basic Skill Workshop

1. To gain basic knowledge in woodwork technology
2. To develop skills in using hand tools and equipment
3. To develop basic skills for model making and structural systems in architectural design
4. To identify joinery works and different types of joints used in structural components of a structure
5. To gain basic manipulated skills and achieve carpentry techniques in carpentry/joinery work trade

1. Shop Exercises(8 hours)
1. Sharpening a plane iron using and oil stone
2. Dismantling, assembling and adjusting a plane
3. Planning a timber piece by hand using hand tool, to produce a face side


2. Develop manipulative skills in using machines(12 hours)
1. Parallel saw (cross cutting saw)
2. Circular saw. Function, types & component part and assembling
3. Hand feed planner & surfacer (Identification & use only)


3. Exercise on making lap dove tail joint(8 hours)


4. Exercise on mortise & tenon joints(8 hours)


5. Exercise on cross halved joints(12 hours)


6. Exercise on painting and varnishing(12 hours)