Introduction
Carpentry is one of the oldest craft and has been in vogue from
time immemorial. A good carpenter can always find gainful
employment even in villages with poor purchasing power. In urban
and semi-urban areas furniture and cabinet making is extensively
used for meeting the needs of elite and commercial organizations.
This module is designed to train technicians who can manufacture
various articles of furniture and cabinet for commercial use.
Objectives
After going through this course the students will be able
to:
Identify and select the right type of wood for various
applications.
Manufacture the required dimensional tolerance, articles of
furniture & cabi nets for commercial use.
Job Oppurtunities
The pass outs of this programme have ample scope for self
employment, as there is sufficient market demand for furniture and
cabinets in semi-urban areas. They can also get waged employment
with furniture makers.
Entry Qualification
Class 8th Pass
Course Duration
One Year
Scheme of Evaluation
Theory - 40%, Practical - 60%
Scheme of Examination
Maximum Weightage in Theory - 30% Time - 2 hrs.
Maximum Weightage in Practical - 70% Time - 3 hrs.