β Scotland Practical Woodworking
Scotland Β· SQASyllabus
Practical Woodworking syllabus, dot point by dot point
Every dot point in the Scotland Practical Woodworkingsyllabus, with a focused answer for each one. Click any dot point for a worked explainer, past exam questions, and links to related dot points. Written by Claude Opus 4.8, Anthropic's latest AI.
Construction and Machining
Module overview β- How is a carcase (box) assembly made, and which joints are used to build a carcase with four or more joints?Carcase construction: making a carcase (box) assembly with four or more joints, the carcase joints used (housing, rebate, butt with reinforcement, corner dovetail), fitting a base or back panel, and gluing and cramping the carcase square.12 min answer β
- How is a flat-frame assembly made, and which joints are used to build a frame with four or more joints?Flat-frame construction: making a flat-frame assembly with four or more joints, the frame joints used (corner halving, mortise and tenon, dowel, bridle), and marking out, cutting, fitting, gluing and cramping the frame square.12 min answer β
- Which machine and power tools are used in woodworking, what is each used for, and how are they used safely?Machine and power tools: the pillar drill, sanding machine, jigsaw, power drill, router and wood lathe (turnery), what each is used for, and the guards and safe-use rules that apply to powered equipment.11 min answer β
- How is a timber surface prepared and finished, and why is a finish applied?Surface preparation and finishing: preparing a surface by planing, scraping and sanding (working through grades of abrasive), the finishes used (varnish, wax, oil, paint, stain) and the purpose of a finish - protection and appearance.11 min answer β
Practical Activity
Module overview βTools, Materials and Safety
Module overview β- What hand tools and items of equipment are used in the workshop, and what is each one used for?Hand tools and equipment used in woodworking: measuring and marking tools, saws, planes, chisels, boring tools, cramps and the bench and vice, and selecting the correct tool for each task.11 min answer β
- How do you work safely in the woodwork workshop with hand tools, power tools and machines?Health and safety in the workshop: workshop hazards, personal protective equipment, safe use and care of hand tools, power tools and machines, dust and waste, and safe behaviour.10 min answer β
- How is timber marked out and measured accurately before it is cut and shaped?Marking out and measuring: working from a face side and face edge, using rules, squares, gauges, marking knives and templates to set out parts accurately, and the importance of accuracy to a well-fitting joint.10 min answer β
- What timbers and sheet materials are used in woodworking, and what are their properties and uses?Timber and sheet materials and their properties: natural timber (hardwoods and softwoods), manufactured boards (plywood, MDF, chipboard), timber sizes, common defects, and choosing a material to suit a product.11 min answer β