Woodwork Curriculum: Content Areas & Test Specifications
Overview of Woodwork Content Areas & Weighting
| Content Area | Weight (%) | Key Competencies |
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| 1. General Workshop Safety & First Aid | 9% | Safety protocols, first aid administration |
| 2. Hand & Special-Purpose Tools | 11% | Tool identification, maintenance, usage |
| 3. Timber & Non-Timber Wood Products | 14% | Timber types, defects, preservation |
| 4. Woodwork Joints | 8% | Construction of angle, widening, framing joints |
| 5. Design, Making & Marketing | 12% | Problem-solving, design process, marketing strategies |
| 6. Surface Decoration & Finishes | 11% | Veneering, carving, finishing techniques |
| 7. Basic Upholstery Tools & Materials | 9% | Upholstery tools, materials, platforms |
| 8. Portable Power Tools & Woodwork Machines | 10% | Safe operation of power tools & machines |
| 9. Manufactured Boards | 10% | Types, production, advantages over solid wood |
| 10. Shaping & Wood Bending | 6% | Methods for shaping and bending wood |
| Total | 100% |
Detailed Breakdown of Competencies
1. General Workshop Safety & First Aid (9%)
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Objectives:
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Apply safety measures in workshops.
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Administer basic first aid (e.g., bandaging, CPR).
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Skills Tested:
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L1:Â State safety reasons.
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L3:Â Demonstrate first aid procedures.
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2. Hand & Special-Purpose Tools (11%)
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Objectives:
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Identify, sketch, and maintain tools (e.g., chisels, saws).
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Skills Tested:
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L2:Â Explain tool functions.
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L4:Â Select tools for specific jobs.
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3. Timber & Non-Timber Wood Products (14%)
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Objectives:
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Differentiate hardwood vs. softwood.
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Detect defects (e.g., warping, knots).
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Skills Tested:
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L1:Â Identify tree parts.
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L4:Â Analyze timber depletion effects.
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Table of Specification (Exam Focus)
| Content Area | Recall (L1) | Skills (L2) | Strategic Thinking (L3) | Extended Thinking (L4) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop Safety | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| Hand Tools | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Timber & Wood Products | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 |
| Woodwork Joints | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| Design & Marketing | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
| Surface Finishes | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| Upholstery | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Power Tools & Machines | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| Manufactured Boards | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| Shaping & Bending | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 15 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 100 |
Exam Focus:
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60%Â Higher-order thinking (Levels 3 & 4).
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Top Areas:Â Timber (14%), Design (12%), Finishes (11%).
 Key Takeaways for Students
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Master Safety & Tools (20% weight).
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Practice Joints & Finishes (19% combined).
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Focus on Timber & Design (26% combined).