Competitors will gain marks for drawing and setting out, internal and external joint quality, accurate dimensions, and the appearance of the overall project. Competitors will need to work to a tolerance of less than 0.5mm

Marks will also be awarded for working safely and wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the competition.

You won’t see the project drawing until competition day, but you can still get ready by practising and testing your skills with past projects: project drawings.

To be able to take part in this competition, you should be able to: 

  • Interpret drawings and specifications
  • Select appropriate materials and fixings
  • Set out projects full size to determine the exact shape of sloping parts
  • Mark out wood to a tolerance of less than 0.5mm
  • Shape wood using saws, chisels and planes
  • Assemble the project accurately using screws and appropriate ironmongery
  • Work efficiently and accurately with a strategy to minimise mistakes 
  • Work in a safe manner
  • Use appropriate PPE.