Carpentry for furniture making is a skilled trade in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of different components together to make the final product. Furniture Maker is responsible for designing, building and repairing fixtures, furniture, and other items using different types of wood. He/she is required to study the technical drawings, measure, cut and shape wood, plywood or
other material.
A Furniture Maker should have knowledge of different types of furniture and its installation along with knowledge of structure of furniture, dimension conversion and conversion of drawings to furniture. He/ she is required to be flexible in terms of adapting their style of work to different types of furniture
design and the type of furniture He/she should have good mathematical skills and have accuracy in measurement along with having good hand-eye coordination.
After completing this Programme, participants will be able to:
- Carry out effectively at the work place: Work effectively with stakeholder, adhering to the organizational rules and regulations
- The Carpenter Wooden Furniture will gain understanding of his Job Role: General introduction to the job role, importance of the carpenter with respect to the furniture industry, potential and prospects of carpenter in the industry
- The carpenter will understand basic tools, equipment & materials: Effectively identify, select & use the specified tools and equipment relevant to carpentry works.
- Maintain the work area, tools and equipment: Appropriate method of handling tools, equipment and organizing the work area
- Carry out the cutting, trimming of the wood: Identify the right kind of material, can cut and trim the identified wood according to the designs/ sketches
- Gain understanding to carry out assembling of different parts of the furniture: Joining the cut and trimmed wooden parts as per the given lay out, right use of adhesives, fixtures etc. for making the final product
- Maintain Environment Health & Safety: Well versed with health and safety measures in terms of personal safety and equipment safety relevant to carpentry occupation.