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Artisan Class

 

For Artisan class designed for Junior Secondary School (JSS 1-3) and Senior Secondary School (SS 1-3), the focus should be on practical skills development alongside academic learning. The aim would be to prepare students for hands-on careers in areas such as trades, technical work, craftsmanship, and other vocational fields. Below is a list of core subjects and elective subjects that integrate career-focused learning and practical skills.

Junior Secondary School

(JSS 1-3)

These subjects provide the basic foundation for general education while supporting the development of skills that align with practical career paths.

Core Subjects

  1. English Language: Communication, literacy, writing (necessary for report writing, communication in trades, and entrepreneurship).

  2. Mathematics: Problem-solving, measurements, basic calculations (essential for various trades such as carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing).

  3. Basic Science & Technology: Understanding the scientific principles behind tools, machinery, and equipment (important for understanding how things work in trades).

  4. Social Studies: Social responsibility, teamwork, understanding society (helps with managing businesses, community engagement, and teamwork in trades).

  5. Business Studies: Basic business concepts, finance, entrepreneurship (essential for managing a small business or independent trade).

  6. Civic Education: Governance, citizenship, rights, and responsibilities (helps with personal and professional development in a community context).

  7. Physical and Health Education: Physical fitness, safety (important for artisans who engage in physical labor, like construction or manufacturing).

  8. Agricultural Science: Knowledge of farming, food production, and agribusiness (important for careers in farming, agribusiness, and food processing).

Elective Subjects

Elective subjects provide specialized training that directly supports careers in various trades, craftsmanship, and artisan industries.

  1. Home Economics: Cooking, tailoring, home management (useful for careers in hospitality, interior design, catering, and fashion).

  2. Technical Drawing: Design and drafting, blueprint reading (essential for careers in architecture, engineering, or carpentry).

  3. Computer Studies: Basic programming, use of digital tools (important for artisans in tech-related fields or those managing business operations online).

  4. Fine Arts: Drawing, sculpting, design (important for artistic trades like painting, sculpture, graphic design, etc.).

  5. Music: Musical composition, production, performance (important for careers in the entertainment industry).

  6. Agricultural Science (Advanced): Sustainable farming practices, business of agriculture (important for agribusiness or agricultural technicians).

  7. Language Studies: Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa language (important for students interested in delving deep in cultural preservation and communication skills in language studies).

  8. Religious Studies:  Christianity and Islamic studies (important for students interested in religion studies).

  9. Foreign Language: French, Spanish, Italian, Germany, Arabic Language skills, cultural understanding (important for international business, translation).

Senior Secondary School

(SS 1-3)

These subjects provide essential foundational knowledge that can support students’ development in a professional career path.

Core Subjects

  1. English Language: Continued focus on communication, writing, and comprehension for better interaction in work environments and documentation.

  2. Mathematics: Advanced problem-solving, calculations (important for trade professions like electrical work, carpentry, and construction).

  3. Economics: Resource management, understanding economic principles (useful for managing personal finances in an artisan business).

  4. Technology Studies: Technical drawing, material science, workshop practices (crucial for students planning to pursue careers in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering fields).

  5. Physics: Understanding basic principles of forces, motion, and energy (important for careers in engineering, mechanics, and construction).

  6. Agricultural Science: Advanced farming techniques, crop production, livestock management (for careers in farming, agribusiness, and environmental sustainability).

  7. ICT (Information and Communication Technology): Digital literacy, use of tools, software for technical design or trade management (important for modern artisan work and business management).

  8. Government: Understanding laws and regulations (important for artisans dealing with permits, licenses, or business regulations).

Elective Subjects

  1. Woodwork/Carpentry: Working with wood, design, tool handling, construction (critical for students looking at careers in carpentry, furniture making, or construction).

  2. Electrical Installation and Maintenance: Electrical wiring, installation, maintenance (vital for those pursuing a career as electricians, electrical technicians).

  3. Metalwork: Welding, metal shaping, forging (essential for those in construction, manufacturing, or automotive repair).

  4. Building and Construction: Construction techniques, blueprint reading, site management (important for students aiming to be builders, construction site managers, or project managers).

  5. Catering and Hotel Management: Cooking, food safety, event planning, hospitality management (important for those interested in the culinary or hospitality industry).

  6. Fashion Design and Clothing Technology: Sewing, pattern making, garment construction (for students interested in the fashion industry, tailoring, or costume design).

  7. Automobile Technology: Engine maintenance, vehicle repair, automotive systems (ideal for students who want to become mechanics or work in the automotive industry).

  8. Beauty Therapy: Skin care, makeup, hairdressing, salon management (for careers in cosmetology, beauty salons, and skincare).

  9. Art and Craft: Leatherwork, beadwork, pottery, craft creation (important for students interested in handmade goods, jewelry making, and entrepreneurship in the crafts sector).

  10. Literature in English: Literary analysis, writing and editing, research, communication (important for students interested in investigating various literary works, authors, and historical contexts).

  11. Language Studies: Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa language (important for students interested in delving deep in cultural preservation and communication skills in language studies).

  12. Religious Studies:  Christianity and Islamic studies (important for students interested in religion studies).

  13. Foreign Language: French, Spanish, Italian, Germany, Arabic (Multilingual communication, cultural awareness (important for international business, diplomacy, and customer service roles).

  14. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: Installation, maintenance, and repair of cooling systems (important for careers in HVAC, refrigeration, and building services).

  15. Animal Husbandry: Care, breeding, and management of livestock (important for careers in veterinary services, livestock farming, and animal welfare).

  16. Auto Body Repair and Spray Painting: Repairing and repainting vehicle exteriors (important for careers in automotive repair, body shops, and car dealerships).

  17. Auto Electrical Works: Installation, maintenance, and repair of vehicle electrical systems (important for careers in automotive services, vehicle electronics, and repair shops).

  18. Auto Mechanical Works: Repair and maintenance of vehicle mechanical systems (important for careers in car repairs, mechanics, and vehicle servicing).

  19. Auto Mechanics: Understanding of vehicle systems and mechanical repairs (important for careers in automotive repair, garages, and car maintenance).

  20. Automobile Parts Merchandising: Sales and management of vehicle parts (important for careers in parts distribution, retail, and the automotive industry).

  21. Block Laying, Brick Laying & Concrete Works: Construction skills for laying blocks and bricks, and mixing concrete (important for careers in construction, building, and civil engineering).

  22. Catering and Craft Practice: Food preparation, hospitality management, and crafting skills (important for careers in catering, event planning, and culinary arts).

  23. Cosmetology: Beauty treatments, hair care, and skincare (important for careers in beauty salons, spas, and personal care industries).

  24. Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work: Installing and maintaining electrical systems (important for careers in electrical engineering, building maintenance, and utilities).

  25. Furniture Making: Crafting furniture from wood and other materials (important for careers in interior design, furniture manufacturing, and carpentry).

  26. Garment Making: Designing and sewing clothing (important for careers in fashion design, clothing production, and the textile industry).

  27. GSM Maintenance and Repairs: Repairing and maintaining mobile phones (important for careers in telecommunications, mobile phone repair, and technical support).

  28. Leather Goods: Making and repairing leather items (important for careers in fashion, accessories manufacturing, and leather craftsmanship).

  29. Machine Woodworking: Using machines to shape and construct wooden products (important for careers in woodworking, furniture making, and industrial production).

  30. Metal Work: Shaping and fabricating metal for various uses (important for careers in manufacturing, metalworking, and engineering).

  31. Mining: Extraction and processing of minerals (important for careers in mining, resource extraction, and geological industries).

  32. Painting and Decoration: Surface finishing and aesthetic design (important for careers in interior design, building maintenance, and construction).

  33. Plumbing and Pipe Fitting: Installing and repairing water systems and pipes (important for careers in construction, plumbing, and building maintenance).

  34. Printing Craft Practice: Printing techniques and graphic design (important for careers in publishing, graphic arts, and commercial printing).

  35. Radio Television and Electrical Work: Installation and maintenance of broadcasting and electrical equipment (important for careers in media, broadcast engineering, and electronics).

  36. Radio Television and Repairs: Repair and servicing of broadcast equipment (important for careers in media repair, technical support, and electronics).

  37. Textile Trade: Textile production, trade, and sales (important for careers in textile manufacturing, fashion, and retail).

  38. Tie and Dye Craft: Traditional fabric dyeing techniques (important for careers in textile design, fashion, and crafts).

  39. Upholstery: Repairing and recovering furniture (important for careers in furniture repair, interior design, and home decor).

  40. Welding and Fabrication: Joining metal parts together and creating metal structures (important for careers in construction, automotive repair, and manufacturing).

Career-Focused

Learning Activities

 

By combining core academic subjects with specialized electives, students in an Artisan class will be well-prepared to enter trades or artisan-based careers directly after completing their education. They will also have the foundational skills to pursue further certifications or vocational training if desired.

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  • Internships/Apprenticeships: Students can gain real-world experience by working with professionals in their area of interest, such as carpenters, electricians, tailors, or chefs.

  • Workshops and Skill Competitions: Organizing practical workshops in carpentry, electronics, culinary arts, etc., can help students gain practical knowledge.

  • Business and Entrepreneurship Training: Since many artisans are also self-employed or run small businesses, offering entrepreneurship courses will help students manage finances and grow their businesses.

  • Field Trips: Visits to local workshops, farms, factories, or construction sites help students see the real-world applications of their skills.

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