FORBP501-Biochemical Properties of Wood Assessment
Introduction
This training manual is to be used by trainers teaching the module entitled “Biochemical
Properties of Wood Assessment” in TVET Schools. It identifies the learning units and
learning outcomes of the module as well as assessment requirements. The trainer manual
gives practical ideas about ways of training using this module: suggestions about what to
teach, techniques for facilitating learning and teaching, how to assess and suggested
assessment tasks. A variety of suggested learning and teaching activities provides
trainers with ideas to motivate students to learn, and make learning relevant, interesting
and enjoyable. Trainers should relate learning about Biochemical Properties of Wood
Assessment to real world, issues and the local environment. Delivering session using
clear examples to make learners participate in practical activities, facilitate students in
acquiring knowledge, skills and right attitude reflecting agriculture sector. Trainers are
encouraged to incorporate related modular activities in a way of branching out paths for
the future development.
The module will allow the learner to prepare materials for wood samples collection and
laboratory analysis, prepare the wood samples, Conduct biochemical wood analysis.