Carpentry and Joinery

course outline

Topics

• 1.0 General Safety

  This module covers identifying hazards, applying safety rules, and taking measures in case of accidents in a wood workshop.

• General Safety

  This module covers identifying common hazards, safety equipment, and emergency procedures in a woodworking environment. You will learn how to apply safety rules and measures to prevent and handle accidents effectively. Safety is paramount in any workshop setting, and understanding how to identify potential dangers, use protective gear, and respond to emergencies is crucial for a safe working environment. This module will equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills to maintain safety standards in a woodworking workshop. It is important for all students to learn how to identify potential hazards and how to use the equipment provided for protection. The proper use of the equipment and the general knowledge of first aid should be of paramount importance to all the students. It is important to keep accurate records of all occurrences of accident in the work shop and that the students are not allowed to handle power equipment without supervision. Film shows on safety and charts on safety procedures will aid the students in the learning process.

• 2.0 Wood Work Hand Tools

  This module focuses on identifying, classifying, and using hand tools, along with their maintenance and safety precautions.

• Wood Work Hand Tools

  This module introduces various woodworking hand tools, their classification, and correct usage. You will also learn about the essential maintenance practices to keep your tools sharp and in good condition for precise timber preparation. It is important that all students learn how to identify the names and classification of all woodworking hand tools used in the trade of carpentry and joinery and the correct usage and methods of maintaining them. The students should be given opportunity to sharpen their tools and to maintain them by the correct method of cleaning, lubricating and storing. Students should be taught how to prepare timber to sizes using all these tools with safety precautions.

• 3.0 Timber Preparation

  This module explains and demonstrates the principles and sequence of cutting and planing timber surfaces and edges to achieve flatness and squareness.

• Timber Preparation

  This module focuses on the principles and sequential steps for accurately cutting and planing timber surfaces and edges to achieve flatness and squareness. Students should learn how to prepare timber to a given specification with the correct sequence of operations using hand tools. The application of correct safety procedures must be emphasized.

• Marking Out

  This module teaches you how to interpret woodworking drawings and identify the conventional representations used in them. You will gain skills in sketching and developing working drawings for various projects. The students should learn how to interpret simple working drawings of wood work projects, sketch and develop working drawing and identify all the conventional representations used on them.

• 4.0 Marking Out

  This module focuses on interpreting simple working drawings and identifying conventional representations used in woodwork.

• 5.0 Portable Electric Tools

  This module introduces common portable hand tools, their operations, and uses in woodworking.

• Portable Electric Tools

  This module covers common portable electric hand tools, their operations, and applications in woodworking. You will learn about their functions such as planing, sawing, drilling, and sanding. Students should learn to list and describe common portable electric hand tools, explain their operations and uses. Safety precautions should be observed. Practical demonstration is necessary.

• Wood Working Machines

  This module explores basic woodworking machines, their working principles, parts, and various operations. You will also learn about crucial safety precautions and maintenance procedures for these machines. Students should learn how to list, state and explain basic woodworking machines, their purpose, working principles and observe safety precautions. They should be able to carry out various operations and maintenance on the machines. Practical demonstration is necessary.

• 6.0 Wood Working Machines

  This module covers various woodworking machines, their purpose, working principles, operations, maintenance, and safety precautions.

• Common Wood Work Joints

  This module introduces you to common woodworking joints, their types, and applications. You will learn to identify and construct various joints essential for woodworking projects. Students should learn to identify common woodwork joints, their uses and be able to construct various joints in their project. The practical application of the joints must be emphasized. They should not be allowed to use machines without the instructor.

• Construct Common Woodwork Joints and Frame Construction

  This module covers identifying different types of frame and carcase constructions, understanding their applications, and considering critical construction factors like rigidity and jointing methods. Students should learn to identify the various types of frame and carcase construction and state where each is applicable. Construction factors like rigidity, jointing method, squareness of frame, etc. must be considered.

• 8.0 Construct Common Woodwork joints and Frame Construction

  This module focuses on identifying and constructing various types of frame and carcase constructions.

• 9.0 Timber Growth and Structures

  This module describes timber growth, structure, conversion methods, and properties of Nigerian timbers.

• Timber Growth and Structures

  This module delves into the growth and structure of trees, timber felling, and various conversion methods. You will also explore timber seasoning, properties of Nigerian timbers, and common timber defects. Students should be able to describe the growth and structure of a tree, explain the various methods of conversion, describe the various methods of seasoning timber, state the advantages and disadvantages of each method and identify the various types of Nigerian timbers and state their properties. Site visits to sawmills are useful.

• Manufactured Boards

  This module introduces common manufactured boards, their uses, and properties. You will learn to identify different types like plywood, lamin-board, block-board, and chipboard. Students should learn to identify common manufactured boards, state their uses and examine their properties.

• 12.0 Adhesives

  This module details types of adhesives, their composition, properties, and preparation for use.

• Adhesives

  This module covers different types of adhesives, their composition, properties, and applications. You will also learn how to prepare glue for effective use in woodworking. Students should learn to state and describe the main types of adhesives, their composition, properties, preparation and application. They should be able to prepare glue for use in their projects.

• 13.0 Fittings and Fastenings

  This module lists and identifies various types of fittings and explains the properties of fasteners and materials used.

• Fittings and Fastenings

  This module focuses on various types of fittings and fasteners used in woodworking, including hinges, locks, and handles. You will learn about their selection, application, and the properties of materials used for them. Students should learn to list and identify various types of fittings, explain and state the properties of the fasteners and materials used for common fitting. Practical demonstrations are necessary.

• 14.0 Wood Finishing

  This module explains the purposes and types of wood finishing materials, their composition, and surface preparation.

• Wood Finishing

  This module covers the purposes and types of wood finishing materials, their composition, and the process of preparing wood surfaces for finishing. Students should learn to explain the purposes and state the types of wood finishing materials, name their composition and prepare wood surface for finishing. Practical demonstrations are necessary.

• Pull-Over Cross Cutting Machine

  This module introduces the pull-over cross cutting machine, covering its features, working principles, operation, and essential safety precautions. You will also learn about its various cutters and maintenance procedures. Students should learn to describe the main features, working principles, operation, safety precautions, identify various cutters and accessories, mount/dismount cutters, sharpen saw blades, operate the machine and carry out routine service. Emphasis on safe working conditions and regular maintenance.

• 1.0 Pull-Over Cross Cutting Machine

  This module describes the features, working principles, operation, safety, and maintenance of the pull-over cross cutting machine.

• Circular Saw

  This module covers the features, parts, scope, and operating principles of the circular saw. You will learn about various saw types, safety instructions, and maintenance procedures including blade sharpening and lubrication. Students should learn to list, identify, explain the features, parts, scope and principle of operating circular saw. They should also state safety instructions, fix and remove saw and riving knife, construct jigs, change speed, sharpen blade and lubricate machine parts. Emphasis on safety.

• 2.0 Circular Saw

  This module covers the features, operating principles, safety instructions, and maintenance of the circular saw.

• Dimension Saw Bench

  This module explains the features, working principles, and operation of a dimension saw bench, along with necessary safety precautions. You will learn to identify materials used in its components and perform calculations related to its speed. Students should learn to state the features, working principles, operation and safety precautions of a dimension saw bench. They should identify materials used in components, calculate spindle/peripheral speed, mount blades, and lubricate parts.

• 3.0 Dimension Saw Bench

  This module details the features, working principles, operations, safety, and maintenance of the dimension saw bench.

• Surface Planer

  This module covers the scope, principles of operation, and safety precautions for the surface planer. You will learn about its components, adjustment methods, cutter setting, and various planing operations. Students should learn to state and list precautions, common materials used, and explain the scope and principles of operation of the surface planer. They should observe safety, explain device purposes, calculate cutter speed, explain cutting action, operate the planer, and perform routine service.

• 4.0 Surface Planer

  This module explains the surface planer's operation, safety, cutter action, and routine service, including material and component identification.

• Thicknessing and Combination Planing Machines

  This module describes the features, functions, and working principles of thicknessing and combination planing machines, including types of cutter blocks and accident causes. You will also learn about operational faults, speed calculations, and routine maintenance. Students should learn to describe and identify features, functions, and hazards of these machines. They should explain safety and operating principles, identify faults, calculate speeds, sharpen cutters, and perform routine service.

• 5.0 Thicknessing and Combination Planing Machines

  This module covers the features, functions, hazards, safety, and operational principles of thicknessing and combination planing machines.

• Rods, Route Sheet and Cutting List

  This module introduces types of rods, route sheets, and cutting lists, explaining their purposes and limitations in woodworking production. You will learn to prepare setting out rods, cutting lists, and draw exploded views for joinery and furniture items. Students should learn to list and explain types of rods, route sheets, and cutting lists, their purposes and limitations. They should be able to prepare setting out rods, explain cutting lists, and draw/sketch exploded orthographic and pictorial views.

• 1.0 Rods, Route Sheet and Cutting List

  This module explains types of rods, route sheets, and cutting lists, their purposes, limitations, and preparation for joinery and furniture production.

• Narrow Band Saw

  This module covers the parts, working principles, and safety precautions of the narrow band saw. You will learn methods for straining the blade, setting up the machine for operations, making jigs, and routine service. Students should learn to identify and explain parts, working principles, safety precautions, and methods of straining saw blades. They should be able to set up and use the machine, calculate blade length, braze/butt weld blades, and perform routine service.

• 7.0 Narrow Band Saw

  This module identifies and explains the parts, working principles, safety precautions, setup, and routine service of the narrow band saw.

• 1.0 The Mortising Machine

  This module describes the working principles, operation, safety, and maintenance of the mortising machine, including cutter types and sharpening.

• The Mortising Machine

  This module details the working principles, layout, and types of cutters used in a mortising machine. You will learn about different chisel sizes, clamping devices, and methods for grinding and sharpening chisels and chains. Students should learn to state and describe the working principles, layout, types of jobs, and clamping devices of a mortising machine. They should be able to install and set up cutters, apply safety precautions, and grind/sharpen chisels and chains.

• Tenoning Machine

  This module explains the working principles of cutter blocks in a single-end tenoning machine, types of jobs, and the functions of spur cutters. You will learn about setting up for various tenon types, applying safety precautions, and maintaining cutters. Students should learn to explain working principles of cutter blocks, types of jobs each cutter performs, spur cutters, and the relationship of tenoning to mortising. They should apply safety precautions, set up the machine for tenons, and sharpen/balance cutters.

• 2.0 Tenoning Machine

  This module explains the working principles, safety precautions, setup, and maintenance of the tenoning machine for producing various tenon types.

• 3.0 The Boring, Machine

  This module covers the principles, components, operation, safety, and maintenance of boring machines and introduces dust extractors and sanding machines.

• The Boring, Machine

  This module covers the principles of boring machines, major components, scope of operation, and safety precautions. You will learn to select and mount bits, mark workpieces, and perform routine maintenance. Students should learn to state boring machine principles, identify major components, explain scope of operation and safety precautions. They should be able to choose/mount bits, mark workpieces with jigs, set the machine for boring, sharpen bits, and perform routine services.

• S/N 1. Hand Tools

  This module describes types of hand tools, portable electric tools, their uses, safety, and maintenance, including sharpening techniques.

• Hand Tools

  This module provides a comprehensive overview of hand tools used in Carpentry and Joinery, including both manual and portable electric tools. You will learn about their types, uses, safety precautions, maintenance, and how to prepare timber to specific sizes. Students will learn to describe and classify various manual and portable electric hand tools used in carpentry and joinery, understand their uses and maintenance, and apply safety precautions. They will practice preparing timber to size and making selected wooden items.

• S/N 2 Wood Joint

  This module explains basic requirements of wood joints, their classification, applications, and construction using hand and machine tools.

• Wood Joint

  This module focuses on the fundamental requirements of strong wood joints, classifying different types, and their practical applications. You will learn to construct various joints using both hand and machine tools for furniture and joinery. Students will learn to explain the basic requirements of good wood joints, classify different joint types, and state their applications. They will construct and apply these joints using hand and machine tools in joinery and furniture construction.

• S/N 3 Carcase Construction

  This module describes carcase construction joints, their merits, demerits, alternative treatments for drawers, and methods of supporting cabinet and drawer components.

• Carcase Construction

  This module covers the design and construction of various carcase items like bookcases, wardrobes, and kitchen units. You will learn to describe and sketch joints used in carcase construction, explore alternative drawer joint treatments, and understand methods for supporting cabinet components. Students will learn to describe and sketch joints used in carcase construction, construct various joints, explain merits/demerits of drawer construction joints, sketch alternative details, sketch methods of supporting cabinet and drawer components, describe the plinth, and produce various joinery items.

• S/N 4 Materials used in Joinery and Carpentry

  This module describes the source of timber and its products, explaining structural differences and wood classification.

• Materials used in Joinery and Carpentry

  This module explores the source of timber, its products, and the main structural differences between softwood and hardwood. You will learn to classify wood species and understand their characteristics. Students will learn to describe the source of timber and its products, explain the main differences in structure between softwood and hardwood, and name species within wood classifications.

• Conversion

  This module defines timber conversion, explains its purpose, and describes various methods such as rift sawing and slab sawing. You will also learn about the characteristics and effects of conversion on timber, along with standard timber sizes. Students will learn to define conversion, explain its purpose, describe various methods, explain characteristics and effects on strength/stability, and list standard timber sizes.

• S/N 5 Conversion

  This module defines timber conversion, its purpose, various methods, characteristics, and standard sizes of timber.

• S/N 6 Seasoning

  This module defines seasoning, lists its types, describes processes, and explains defects and their avoidance.

• Seasoning

  This module defines timber seasoning and covers its basic types, including natural, kiln, and chemical methods. You will learn about the processes involved and how to avoid common seasoning defects. Students will learn to define seasoning, list its basic types, describe the processes, explain common defects, and state how these defects can be avoided.

• S/N 7. Moisture Content

  This module defines moisture content in timber, explains its determination, and states its use for joinery items.

• Moisture Content

  This module defines moisture content in timber, explains how to determine it, and specifies appropriate moisture levels for internal and external joinery items. Students will learn to define moisture content, understand its presence in timber, state how to determine it (using formulas and meters), and identify suitable moisture content for various joinery applications.

• Wood Destroying Agents

  This module covers common wood-destroying agents like fungi and insects, explaining their growth, causes, and effects on timber and the environment. Students will learn to describe and explain common wood-destroying agents, understand the causes of fungus growth, and analyze its effects on timber and the environment.

• S/N 8. Wood Destroying Agents

  This module describes common wood destroying agents, causes of fungus growth, and their effects on timber and the environment.

• Timber Products

  This module introduces various manufactured wood products such as plywood, laminboard, and chipboard. You will learn how these boards are manufactured, their specific applications, properties, advantages, disadvantages, and methods for jointing them. Students will learn to name and identify wood products, understand their manufacturing processes, specific applications, and properties. They will also explain the advantages and disadvantages of these boards and describe methods of jointing them.

• S/N 9. Timber Products

  This module identifies wood products, explains their manufacturing, advantages, disadvantages, and methods of jointing boards.

• S/N 10 Wood Veneers

  This module describes the production of wood veneers, edge-gluing, application of veneer, and selection of appropriate adhesives.

• Wood Veneers

  This module covers the production methods of wood veneer, including slicing, rotary, and sawing. You will learn about edge-gluing techniques, the application of veneer, and appropriate adhesives for veneering. Students will learn to describe the production of veneer, edge-gluing techniques, and the application of veneer and adhesives. They will also select appropriate adhesives for veneering and understand veneer surfaces and glue-line curing methods.

• Veneer

  This module defines veneer, explains its purposes, and identifies its two main types: wood veneer and plastic/laminates. Students will learn to describe veneer and its purposes, and identify the two main types: wood veneer and plastic/laminates.

• S/N 12 Plastic Laminate/Veneers

  This module covers the uses, examples, types, composition, properties, merits, and demerits of plastic laminates.

• Plastic Laminate/Veneers

  This module describes the uses of plastic laminates, provides examples of jobs where they are applied, and identifies various types. You will learn about their composition, properties, merits, and demerits compared to standard wood. Students will learn to describe the uses and examples of jobs for plastic/laminates and identify various types. They will also identify types, understand the composition of adhesives, and explain the merits and demerits of plastic laminate.

• Estimating and Costing

  This module teaches you to interpret joinery and carpentry drawings, differentiate between costing and estimating, and prepare cutting lists. You will also learn to calculate material quantities, define estimate components, and understand unit costs and cost control for joinery items. Students will learn to interpret joinery and carpentry drawings, differentiate between costing and estimating, and prepare cutting lists. They will calculate material quantities, define estimate components and unit costs, explain the importance of control, and write specifications for joinery items.

• S/N 13 Adhesives

  This module identifies types of adhesives, describes their properties, use of glue spreaders, and methods of curing glue lines.

• Frame Construction

  This module defines frame construction, explains design principles, and focuses on sketching and assembling common joints. You will learn about mouldings, their purpose, and how to differentiate between Greek and Roman styles. Students will learn to define frames, explain basic design principles, sketch joints, and assemble simple frames. They will also explain the purpose of mouldings, differentiate between Greek and Roman mouldings, and produce these mouldings using hand and machine tools.

• S/N 14 Estimating and Costing

  This module covers interpreting joinery and carpentry drawings, differentiating between costing and estimating, preparing cutting lists, calculating material quantities, and writing specifications.

• S/N 15.0 Frame Construction

  This module defines frames, explains design principles, sketches joints, and covers purpose and types of mouldings.

• Door Sizes

  This module covers standard sizes for internal and external doors, the names and sizes of door frame parts, and how to prepare a rod for a standard door frame and a bill of quantities for materials. Students will learn to list standard sizes of external and internal doors, name the parts and sizes of a door frame, prepare a rod for a standard door frame, and develop a bill of quantities of materials.

• S/N 16.0 Door Sizes

  This module lists standard sizes of external and internal doors and covers types of moulding and door frame parts.

• Door Frame

  This module focuses on the construction of standard door frames, including rebated and moulded designs. You will learn to produce frames with various moulding types like chamfer, cavelto, and ovolo, ready for paneled doors. Students will learn to name parts and sizes of door frames, make a rod or route sheets for a door frame, prepare a bill of materials, and produce a standard door frame that is rebated and moulded.

• Paneled door

  This module defines a door and describes various types of paneled doors, including plywood, raised and fielded, glazed, and flush designs. You will learn about their components, conventional sizes, and methods for constructing different panel types and joints. Students will learn to define a door, describe three types of paneled doors, name their components, and state conventional sizes. They will also sketch various types of joints used in paneled door construction.

• S/N 17.0 Door Frame

  This module covers naming parts, sizes, and construction of door frames, including rebating and moulding.

• Flushed Paneled Doors

  This module covers the components and sizes of flush paneled doors, along with methods for joining rails to stiles. You will learn about stress-skin construction, adhesive application, flush door presses, and the purpose of edging strips. Students will learn to name components of flush paneled doors, describe types and methods of joining rails to stiles, explain basic principles of stress-skin construction, describe adhesive spreading methods, sketch a flush door press, explain glue line curing, explain the purpose of edging strips, and produce full-size flush paneled doors.

• S/N 18.0 Paneled door

  This module defines doors, describes types of paneled doors, names components, states conventional sizes, and sketches joint types.

• Batten Doors

  This module describes common types of batten doors, including ledged, braced, and framed variations, along with their applications. You will learn about the mechanics of bracing, methods of bracing, and the joints used in frame construction. Students will learn to describe and state common types of batten doors with line diagrams, explain the mechanics of the brace as a structured member, describe bracing methods, and sketch the joints used for constructing the frame.

• S/N 19. Flushed Paneled Doors

  This module names components of flush paneled doors, describes types and joining methods, explains stress-skin principles, and covers adhesives, presses, and finishing.

• Window

  This module explains the purposes of windows in buildings, focusing on security, ventilation, and light. You will learn about standard window sizes and the components of window frames (cills, jambs, heads) and sashes (stiles, rails, glazing bars). Students will learn to explain the purposes of a window and state the standard sizes of windows in a building, identifying the parts of the window frame and sash.

• S/N 20.0 Batten Doors.

  This module describes common types of batten doors, explains the mechanics and methods of bracing, and sketches joints for frame construction.

• Casement Windows

  This module covers casement windows, including sketching outlines and drawing full-size details of their parts. You will learn about the importance of weathering, various joints, and the purpose of throating for effective weatherproofing. Students will learn to sketch outlines of casement windows, draw full-size details of their various parts, explain the importance of weathering, sketch the joints, state the purpose of throating, select suitable timber for construction, and produce casement windows.

• S/N 21 Window

  This module explains the purposes and standard sizes of windows in a building, along with their main components.

• Louvre Window

  This module defines louvre windows, states their purposes, and identifies types like wooden and glass louvers. You will learn to draw vertical sections, develop true shapes for blades, and construct both rectangular and triangular louver windows. Students will learn to define louvre windows, state their purposes and types (wooden and glass), draw/sketch vertical sections of rectangular wooden frames, produce a louvre window for a toilet window, develop true shapes of louver blades and trenches, sketch joints in louvers, produce a triangular louver window, and describe finishing methods.

• S/N 22 Casement Windows

  This module sketches casement window outlines, details parts, explains weathering, sketches joints, and covers timber selection for construction.

• Window Lining

  This module explains the purpose of lining and architrave in a window, focusing on structural support. You will learn to select suitable Nigerian timbers for casing, sketch joints between lining components, and produce plain and paneled linings. Students will learn to explain the purpose of lining and architrave in a window, select suitable Nigerian timbers for casing, sketch joints used in lining, and produce plain and paneled linings.

• S/N 23 Louvre Window

  This module defines louvres, states their purposes and types, sketches sections, and covers the construction and finishing of louvre windows.

• Architrave

  This module explains the purpose of architraves in door and window openings, focusing on their decorative and functional roles. You will learn to sketch various suitable sections of architraves and produce them using both hand and machine methods. Students will learn to explain the purpose of an architrave in door and window openings, sketch suitable sections, and produce sections of architrave using hand and machine methods.

• S/N 24 Window Lining

  This module explains the purpose of lining and architrave in a window, selects suitable Nigerian timber for casing, and sketches joints for plain and paneled linings.

• Plinth Block

  This module explains the purpose of a plinth block and illustrates its difference from an architrave through sketches. You will learn about the specific joints used to connect architraves and skirting boards to plinth blocks. Students will learn to explain the purpose of a plinth block, show with sketches the difference between architrave and plinth block, and identify the joints used to connect them with skirting boards.

• S/N 25 Architrave

  This module explains the purpose of architraves in door and window openings, sketches them, and covers the production of architrave sections.

• Wall Paneling

  This module explores the purpose of wall paneling (decoration, aesthetics, warmth) and describes two basic types: Dado and ¾ paneling. You will learn relevant terminology, select suitable Nigerian timbers, and design/produce a Dado wall panel. Students will learn to explain the purpose of wall paneling, describe two basic types (Dado and ¾ paneling), define relevant terms, select suitable Nigerian timbers, design and draw specifications for a Dado wall panel, estimate its cost per square meter, and produce a Dado wall panel.

• S/N 26 Plinth Block

  This module explains the purpose of plinth blocks and shows the difference between architrave and plinth blocks with sketches, including relevant joints.

• Door and Window with shaped Head in Single curvature

  This module focuses on doors and windows with shaped heads, such as segmental, semi-circular, and elliptical designs. You will learn to determine joint lines, produce templates, and construct these complex frames using various jointing methods. Students will learn to describe shapes of door and window heads, determine joint lines, produce templates and requisite sections, and construct frames with shaped heads by jointing various components.

• S/N 27. Wall Paneling

  This module explains the purpose and types of wall paneling, defines related terms, and covers timber selection, design, specification, and cost estimation for Dado wall panels.

• Gate and Garage Doors/Gates

  This module explores the differences between standard doors and gates, covering design and construction of various gates suitable for private and public premises. You will also learn about conventional sizes, designs, and construction of wooden garage doors, along with suitable ironmongery and finishing. Students will learn to explain the difference between a standard door and a gate, sketch designs of typical gates, produce them, state conventional sizes for garage doors, sketch designs of wooden garage doors, construct a half-glazed garage door, and finish doors for painting and hanging.

• S/N 28. Door and Window with shaped Head in Single curvature

  This module describes shapes of door and window heads, determines joint lines, and covers producing templates, requisite sections, and frames with shaped heads.

• S/N 29. Gate and Garage Doors/Gates

  This module explains the difference between doors and gates, sketches designs, covers conventional sizes, and describes construction and finishing of gates and garage doors.

• Pre-Fabrication

  This module introduces prefabricated timber buildings, discussing basic principles, modular systems, and applications in Nigeria. You will learn about objectives for using timber buildings and their treatment against insects, fungi, and fire. Students will learn about prefabricated timber buildings, their principles of construction, typical applications in Nigeria, and objectives for using timber in building construction.

• Estimate Cost of Production for the Panels

  This module focuses on estimating the cost of producing prefabricated timber panels, including specifications and production methods. You will learn to produce prefabricated timber components to given specifications and conduct trial erections. Students will learn to estimate the cost of production for panels and produce prefabricated timber components to given specifications.

• S/N 31. Building:

  This module explains pre-fabrication, its principles and applications, lists organizations, and covers timber selection, design, cost estimation, and production of components.

• Timber Floor Construction

  This module covers the classification, design, materials, damp-proofing, ventilation, support, tools, strutting, and finishing methods for timber floors. Students will explain and classify the purpose of floors, differentiating between ground and upper floors, and categorizing upper floors into single, double, and framed types, along with their applications. The module requires sketching line diagrams of various floor types and describing their applications. It delves into floor joists, explaining their function and determining their sizes through calculation. Students will learn to select suitable Nigerian timbers for floor construction and design using line diagrams. The purposes, methods, and applications of damp-proofing and ventilation in suspended ground floor construction are also covered. Methods of supporting joists in floors and platforms are discussed, alongside the identification of various hand and power tools used in floor construction, and the practical skill of laying floor joists. The module explains the purposes of strutting in upper floors, describing common types of strutting, fixing methods, and trimming floor openings. Finally, it describes various types of sub-floors, their differences, and two methods of laying tongue-and-groove sub-floors. This comprehensive module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for the complete process of timber floor construction, from initial design and material selection to practical installation and finishing, while also integrating preservation techniques against wood-destroying agents. It also includes the vital aspect of costing for typical flooring projects.

• Installation of Joinery and Carpentry Items

  This module covers reading drawings, modular construction, fixing methods, tool selection, installation procedures, and safety precautions for joinery and carpentry items. Students will learn to read drawings, blueprints, and specifications for pre-fabricated joinery and carpentry items. The module explains the principles of modular construction and their application, while also describing various ironmongery items used in installations. It details different methods for fixing woodwork items to brick, block walls, hollow partitions, and steel structures. Key skills include selecting, describing, and installing items using appropriate hand tools and equipment on site, along with applying necessary safety precautions. Additionally, the module addresses identifying the location for item installation and the preparation of grounds. It describes various ironmongery items, such as plugs, pellets, and rag bolts, used for fixing joinery and carpentry items to brick walls. The selection and description of appropriate tools like hammers, screwdrivers, and portable power tools are also covered. The module provides detailed instruction on the on-site installation and finishing of a range of joinery items, including sliding doors, screens, kitchen units, counters, kiosks, kitchen shelves, staircases, handrails, built-in wardrobes, joists for wooden floors/platforms, picture rails, and insulation materials. Emphasis is placed on safety precautions related to fire and accidents during installation, ensuring a safe working environment. This comprehensive module equips students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required for efficient and safe installation of various joinery and carpentry items in diverse construction settings.