Introduction
Duration – 8Hrs.
The Role of a Carpenter – Wooden Furniture and job opportunities and its importance
Scope of furniture & fittings industry
To impart Basic skills of communication
To Provide Basic reading capabilities to enable him to read signs, notices and/or cautions at site.
Tools, equipment and work areas
Duration – 10Hrs.
Identify, maintain and handle the required tools, equipment and consumable safely and correctly on Measurement Tools, Planning Tools, Sawing Tools, Testing Tools, Chipping Tools, Holding Tools, Boring Tools, Filling Tools, and Supportive Tools
Maintenance of appropriate environment to protect stock from pilfering, theft, damage and deterioration
Dispose waste safely in the designated location
Storing cleaning equipment safely after use
Maintain Storage of records and maintain documents.
Different ways of minimizing wastes
Analysis, evaluate and application of the information gathered from observation, experience, reasoning or communication to act efficiently.
Preparation of the wood for making the Wooden Furniture
Duration – 30Hrs.
Understand and identify the different types and basic properties of timber, plywood, metals etc.
Prepare to Select materials and types of timber and determining the quantity of the material as per the customer requirement
Collection of technical drawings, or instructions
He will understand the Preparation of sketches/ drawings as per the requirement
Estimation and measurement of length, width & depth in MKS & FPS system and its application
Organizing, preparing the tools and equipment as per the requirement
Identify power sockets for different electrical equipment
Checking the functioning and test running the electrical equipment before starting the actual work
Cutting, trimming and inspection of the wood
Duration – 32Hrs.
Knowledge to understand measurements as per the technical drawings or instruction of the supervisor • Marking the woods/ equipment appropriately on the woods to be cut as per the measurement
Knowledge of Placing the cutting tools or equipment before starting the actual work
Knowledge for Cutting the wood using appropriate tools and equipment as per the specified measurements
Preparing the wood based boards and laminating sheets as per the requirement of the size and shape
Preparing components to facilitate joining and fixing
Removing excess wood by trimming the cut wood in case the wood is not cut as per the measurement
Preparing templates, jigs and fixtures for furniture using material such as wood, plywood, fiberglass or drywall
Ensuring cutting components are arranged for the next stage of production
Conducting a visual check for any errors or damages to the cut components
Verifying the cut components are in line with the technical drawings and designs specifications
He will be able to rectify the errors within one’s own responsibility and as per instruction of the supervisors.
Assembling the different parts of the furniture
Duration – 40 Hrs.
Understand the Estimation of the height, width, length and other proportions for preparation of the lay out
Identify different components, their respective positions as per the requirement
Preparation of equipment and tools
Alignment and positioning the components according to the drawing and as required for the joining
Assembly of the components ensuring correct fit and as per instructions of the supervisors
Understand the process of carrying out operations using the appropriate tools and equipment
Application of appropriate amount of adhesive as per the material and requirement
Checking of overall accuracy in terms of measurements and standard work practices
Checking of quality of the product in terms of rigidity, steadiness, angular accuracy and neatness
Application of hard putty on the Learning Outcomes Equipment Required furniture
Cleaning the furniture in case of dust accumulation
Checking for any misfits in the assembled parts/ scratches/ defects in furniture
Verification of furniture is in line with the blue print and design specification
Rectifying the errors within one’s own responsibility and as per the instruction
Checking alignments and snagging in assembled parts and furniture
Training Outcomes
The Carpenter Wooden Furniture will gain understanding of his Job Role
The carpenter will understand basic tools, equipment & materials
Maintain the work area, tools and equipment
Carry out the cutting, trimming of the wood
Gain understanding to carry out assembling of different parts of the furniture