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Uganda Industrial Research Institute - A lead agency of industrialization in Uganda
UIRI

Technical skills

Wood Processing

Wood processing training that equips participants with practical woodworking, furniture production, design and enterprise skills.

Skills for woodwork and furniture production

UIRI's Wood Processing training equips individuals and businesses with practical skills for the woodwork and furniture industry, from furniture to architectural woodwork.

Products covered

Participants gain the ability to produce a range of wood products for functional and aesthetic use.

  • Furniture including tables, chairs, wardrobes and office partitions
  • Architectural woodwork such as doors, door frames, architraves, roofing trusses and fascia boards
  • Specialised items including beehives and weaving looms

Benefits for participants

Wood Processing training combines technical woodworking skills with product design, enterprise readiness and sustainable practice.

  • Skills in cutting, shaping, finishing and assembling wood products
  • Creative product design and innovation
  • Business management insight for wood-processing enterprises
  • Hands-on experience with woodworking machinery and tools
  • Sustainable and efficient use of wood resources
  • Income-generation opportunities in local and international markets

Target audience

The programme is suitable for aspiring carpenters and furniture makers, small-scale wood processors, entrepreneurs establishing wood-related businesses and individuals interested in craftsmanship and design.