Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Woodwork Curriculum Design.

  It is a Senior School curriculum developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  • Level: Senior School (Grade 10)
  • Learning Area: Woodwork
  • Year of Publication: 2025 (First Published)
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) – Technical Studies
  • Focus: Development of practical skills in timber processing, product design and construction, technical drawing, safe tool use, and sustainable utilisation of wood resources

  The curriculum aims to enable learners to:

  • Develop a strong foundation in the principles and practices of woodwork
  • Understand properties, classification, and sustainable use of wood as a natural resource
  • Select, use, and maintain woodworking tools and equipment safely
  • Design, produce, and evaluate wood products
  • Develop technical drawing skills for production planning
  • Explore career and entrepreneurship opportunities in carpentry, joinery, construction, and manufacturing

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1.0: Foundations of Woodwork
    • 1.1 Overview of Woodwork
    • 1.2 Wood Workshop
    • 1.3 Hand Tools and Equipment
  • Strand 2.0: Materials
    • 2.1 Growth of Timber Trees
    • 2.2 Timber Conversion and Seasoning
    • 2.3 Adhesives
  • Strand 3.0: Timber Processes and Products
    • 3.1 Preparation of Wood
    • 3.2 Wood Working Joints
    • 3.3 Surface Preparation
    • 3.4 Project Activity – Furniture Item
  • Strand 4.0: Related Drawings
    • 4.1 Drawing and Sketching

  The curriculum emphasises hands-on learning through workshop practice, product design and construction projects, tool maintenance, and industry exposure. It integrates core competencies, values, and pertinent and contemporary issues such as occupational safety and health, environmental conservation, sustainable resource use, digital literacy, teamwork, innovation, and entrepreneurship to prepare learners for further training, employment, or self-employment in wood-related industries.

• File Size:

  7.95 MB
• Length:

  44 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  WOODWORK
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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