CHAPTER IV

INSTILLING A DEEP AND

ABIDING INTEREST IN QUALITY
WORKMANSHIP
 A. QUALITY PRODUCT AS AN INDEX MARKETABILITY

In this competitive age when only the best quality

goods/products stay viable in the market, craftsman and
artisans spend a lot of time and money in product research and
functional designing.

Since the training ground for these craftsmen and

artisans starts from basic training and on-the-job experience, it
is timely that you take this training opportunity with RTC-
Zamboanga to develop your work values toward producing
quality products.
 A. QUALITY PRODUCT AS AN INDEX MARKETABILITY

The quality of a product is viewed in several aspects by

the end-user, the customer. First, the customer looks at the
product’s functional design. His judgment will be guided by the
following criteria:

• convenience
• taste
• color and finish
• practicability
• usefulness
• general appearance/beauty
 A. QUALITY PRODUCT AS AN INDEX MARKETABILITY

The second criterion that he looks into is the product’s

durability. Many customers consider durability as the prime
factor in buying.

The third is the kind of material used in making the

product. A good number of customers are meticulous in the
kind of materials used. Their rationale behind this is that if the
materials used are of good quality, then it follows that the
finished product is also of good quality.

The fourth is the brand or the trade mark. Since most

customers are influenced by imported goods, many of them go
for signature items. “What’s in a name” counts a lot in the
choice of a trademark.
 A. QUALITY PRODUCT AS AN INDEX MARKETABILITY

The four mentioned factors should guide people who

intends to stay competitive in the market.

This will give you an idea how important it is to produce

goods with quality workmanship. Since you are a beginner, it is
best to start right by developing the appreciation and love for
something beautiful. The masterpiece of great artists and
sculptors came a long way before work recognition. In fact,
most of their glories and triumphs came only after their death.

So start to develop that skill now!

 B. DEVELOPMENT OF WORK VALUES TOWARDS THE
ATTAINMENT OF QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

1. Select a Model Product as Your Standard

Since you are still a beginner, a model product from
which you can copy or approximate in terms of quality will
start you off in the right directions.

2. Discover Work Techniques to Produce It

Ask and interview your instructor or the maker of the
product how he did it and what materials he used in making
it.
 B. DEVELOPMENT OF WORK VALUES TOWARDS THE
ATTAINMENT OF QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

3. Tools and Equipment

Before you proceed with your work consider the
following questions:
• Are my tools and equipment sharp and well-oiled?
• Have I provided allowances for cutting, shoving,
filling, welding etc?

4. Don’t Settle For Average Workmanship

As you go along with your training, your skills will improve.
Innovative attributes grow with experience. The more you
try to improve your skills, the better product you produce.
The secret lies in not being contented with what you have
produced but in the desire to improve your product.