Introduction (5 mins)

Welcome everyone and introduce yourself. Explain the purpose of the lesson: to improve the carpenters’ skills in sawing timber accurately and safely.

Lesson Outline (45 mins)

• Demonstrate the correct use of the saw, equipment and safety measures (5 mins)
• Explain various saw types (5 mins)
• Demonstrate different sawing techniques (5 mins)
• Guide the group in practice sawing (20 mins)
• Discuss and demonstrate methods of producing different types of cuts (10 mins)

Questioning (10 mins)

Complete the lesson by asking questions to clarify understanding and promote discussion, such as:

• How do you make sure that you are using the right saw for your job?
• What are some of the safety measures that you need to be aware of when using a saw?
• What sawing techniques do you need to use for straight cuts and curved cuts?
• What type of saw is best for making curved cuts?

Assessment (5 mins)

Assess the carpenters’ competence by observing them as they practice sawing.

Differentiation (5 mins)

Accommodate carpenters of different levels of skill by providing extra support and assistance to those who may require it.

Plenary (5 mins)

Summarise the key points of the lesson and provide any relevant resources or websites they can refer to for further support.

Resources - Sawing Techniques Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBOVPHGPyIQ - Sawing Safety Worksheet: https://blog.bibby-ste-croix.co.uk/best-routine-for-sawing-safety/