Program area for Woodworking - curriculum for common programme subject in Vg2 (TRT2-02)

The program area Woodworking shall give general competence in wood as a building material and about the different wooden products available in the building industry such as doors, windows and stairs. The programme subjects shall give insight into the meaning of wood as a renewable resource and the use of wood and wood-based materials in wooden articles for building industries, wood laminates and in the timber industry.

Learning in the subjects shall develop practical skills in management of materials and production, the use of modern technology and different types of production equipment for woodworking. Learning in the subjects shall help the individual develop the ability to plan, carry out and document own work. The program area shall contribute to promoting creativity and the ability to see the whole picture and interrelationships between the processes from idea to finished product. Through work with wood and wood-based materials, learning in the subjects shall stimulate mastery of challenging tasks. Furthermore, learning in the subjects shall contribute to developing the pupil's ability to cooperate and work independently.

To illustrate the context of the production chain, learning in the subjects shall place emphasis on practical work and interdisciplinary cooperation. Using different arenas for learning and cooperation with local businesses can help facilitate the development of working processes. Learning in the subjects shall also illustrate how the subject area stretches from traditional artisanship to production based on the use of modern technology.