Wood is a very important part of the Mother Nature. It is very important yield that we get from the trees and so it is very essential that we maintain a balance of the quantity of wood we yield. It is also important to maintain the quality and the technique of yielding wood from the trees. So the wood industries that uses woods to manufacture furniture’s and structures of our home and other important places require experts who have adequate knowledge about the various type of  woods  and can guide for proper production of wood products.

Eligibility

A candidate is considered eligible for diploma in wood technology if he has obtained an class 10 pass certificate and possess a Secondary School Leaving Certificate. A candidate who passed class 12 with the subject of biology is given more preference.  The minimum age requirement is 15 years and the candidates have to appear for a screening exam before getting admission.

Course Out look

The diploma in wood technology is a 2 year course that trains the students on various aspects of wood and its uses, its quality and its proper handling. The students are evaluated on the basis of their performance in practical and theory and graded on the continuous formative exams and end semester exams. The course deals with all type of practical aspects of wood technology in the market.

Job prospect

There are rewarding job prospect for an diploma holder in wood technology as the candidate can be appointed in various wood mills, wood factories, wood furniture manufacturer etc. There are also options for self employment in this field as a diploma holder can get numerous sectors to set up a businesses in the field.

Best Place to pursue

Government Polytechnic College, Kerala