(Your Complete Guide to NIMI Wood Work Technician Trade Practical Book)

This book isn’t just about cutting, joining, or polishing. It’s about learning how to create with purpose—turning simple wood into something useful, strong, and beautiful. Based on the ITI Carpenter Trade syllabus, it guides you through every skill a real carpenter needs, from measuring and shaping to furniture design and finishing.

Each page walks you step-by-step with practical lessons, neat diagrams, and easy-to-follow examples. Whether you’re a beginner or already hands-on skilled, this book helps you build confidence, refine your craft, and shape a bright future with your own hands.

With NIMI, carpentry becomes more than a trade — it becomes a craft of patience, pride, and perfection.

What Is NIMI Wood Work Technician Trade Practical Book?

Developed by the National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI), this course is designed for both ITI students and working professionals. It combines classroom theory with hands-on learning, ensuring you’re ready to handle both the chisel and the challenge. A carpenter is skilled in traditional woodworking, but a wood work technician goes a step further — mastering modern machinery, modular furniture design, and precision finishing. In short: A carpenter builds; a woodwork technician innovates.

🎥 Watch and Learn with NIMI!

Want to see carpentry in action?

Head to the official NIMI Digital YouTube Channel (@NIMIDIGITALENGLISH) and explore the Woodwork Technician (Carpenter) playlist — available in English, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, and Bengali.

Each video brings your lessons to life with real workshop demonstrations, showing every step — from tool handling and measuring to advanced joinery and furniture making.

Perfect for ITI students, trainees, and woodworking enthusiasts who love to learn by watching and doing.

 
 
 
 

Module 1 — Safety • Hand Tools • Timber

 

You can’t build great furniture if you don’t build safely. This module ensures that every student becomes a responsible craftsperson first.

What You’ll Learn
  • Fire safety and first aid procedures
  • Proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Identification and use of measuring and marking tools
  • Wood identification: hardwoods, softwoods, grains, and textures
A true craftsman never rushes safety — even the best hands can’t carve perfection with a bandaged finger! Master safety first, and every project becomes smoother, faster, and more confident.
 
 
 
 

Module 2 — Framing • Housing • Dovetail • Broadening & Lengthening Joints

 

Joints are the handshakes of woodwork — they hold everything together.

What You’ll Learn
  • Mortise and tenon, dovetail, and bridle joints
  • Tongue and groove, lap, and scarf joints
  • Strength, aesthetics, and alignment of furniture joints
Good joinery is the difference between a wobbly table and an heirloom that lasts generations. You’ll start thinking like an engineer and crafting like an artist.
 
 
 
 

Module 3 — Simple Furniture Making

 

Now comes the fun part — turning your knowledge into real furniture.

Projects Include
  • Tea tables and wall brackets
  • Chalk boxes, stools, notice boards
  • Frame and block board projects
Because seeing your first finished table is like watching your hard work take physical form. This module teaches you how ideas turn into tangible, functional art.
 
 
 
 

Module 4 — Wood Carving

 

Wood carving gives character and creativity to carpentry.

What You’ll Learn
  • Carving tool use and maintenance
  • Basic decorative patterns
  • Transforming wood blocks into artistic designs
Because every craftsman deserves to leave their signature on their work — carving lets your imagination shape the grain.
 
 
 
 

Module 5 — Wood Finishing

 

A perfect surface finish can make even simple furniture look premium.

What You’ll Learn
  • Surface preparation for painting and varnishing
  • French polish and wax polish methods
  • Estimating cost and material requirements
Finishing is like the final coat of polish on your career — it’s what customers see, touch, and admire. Smooth finishing = smooth opportunities.
 
 
 
 

Module 6 — Advanced Wood Working Machines

 

Welcome to the power tool era. This module helps you transition from hand tools to industrial-grade machinery.

Covers
  • Band saw, circular saw, and jointer operations
  • Grinding, drilling, and lathe techniques
  • Mortise and sanding machine use
Because modern workshops run on machines — and the one who can operate them safely and efficiently, leads the team.
 
 
 
 

Module 7 — Modular Kitchen

 

Carpentry meets interior design here.

What You’ll Learn
  • Planning and constructing modular kitchen cabinets
  • Material preparation and layout
  • Finishing with Sunmica and fittings
Everyone dreams of a stylish kitchen. You’ll learn how to build them — turning design dreams into reality (and earning well doing it).
 
 
 
 

Module 8 — Basic Fitting

 

Metal meets wood! Learn essential fitting and fabrication.

What You’ll Learn
  • Making corner plates, bolts, and clamps
  • Component marking and assembly
Because a perfect fit isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about durability. The more you master, the more versatile your skill set.
 
 
 
 

Module 9 — Modular Furniture

 

This module takes you into the world of modern furniture design — smart, space-saving, and sleek.

Covers
  • Cabinet structure design and finishing
  • Material and layout preparation
  • Hardware integration
From office desks to bedroom wardrobes, modular furniture is today’s trend. Learning it means you’re building for the future, not the past.
 
 
 
 

Module 10 — Building Construction – Wood, Aluminium, and PVC

 

The grand finale — bridging carpentry with modern building materials.

What You’ll Learn
  • Door, window, and roof frame construction
  • Aluminium and PVC door/window fabrication
  • Painting, repair, and maintenance techniques
Because being a carpenter today means being ready for everything — from restoring old teak frames to installing sleek aluminium windows.

Learning Outcomes

The course ensures you master 21 core learning outcomes, from timber identification and safety to advanced machine operation and finishing.

The NIMI Advantage: Balancing Theory and Practice

Each topic in the NIMI Wood Work Book combines:

  • 🎯 Professional Skill Training (hands-on sessions)
  • 📘 Professional Knowledge (theoretical foundation)

Conclusion: Build Your Career, One Joint at a Time

The NIMI Woodwork Technician (Carpenter) Trade isn’t just a book — it’s a craftsmanship journey. You’ll gain the confidence to design, build, and finish everything from a stool to a full kitchen setup.

In an era where handcrafted skills meet modern machinery, this NIMI book is your key to professional carpentry excellence — one project, one joint, and one masterpiece at a time.

Ready to build your career with skill and precision? Explore NIMI Woodwork Technician (Carpenter) Trade and take your first step toward a future that’s crafted, not just constructed.