Basic Carpentry

Learn essential woodworking skills using hand and power tools. Perfect for beginners or those looking to enter the trade. Build joints, install panelling, and work safely. Enquire today to get started!
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Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to introduce participants to essential carpentry skills, enabling them to work with hand tools, power tools, and timber. By the end of the course, learners will be able to construct basic joints, install and erect panelling, and maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

COURSE RANGE

The course will cover the following:

  1. Hand tools (e.g., hammers, chisels, saws)
  2. Power tools (e.g., drills, jigsaws, sanders)
  3. Measuring tools (e.g., tape measures, squares, spirit levels)
  4. Timber shoring techniques
  5. Setting out and preparing a work area
  6. Constructing basic joints
  7. Installing and erecting panelling
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Skills you'll gain

  • Tool Handling: Confident use of hand tools (e.g., saws, hammers, chisels) and power tools (e.g., drills, sanders, jigsaws)

  • Measurement & Layout: Use of measuring tools like spirit levels, squares, and tape measures for precise cuts and setups

  • Timber Techniques: Learn timber shoring and how to prepare materials for construction

  • Joinery Basics: Construct simple joints such as butt joints and lap joints

  • Installation Skills: Install and erect timber panelling and basic structures

  • Workshop Safety: Set up and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment

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Outcome

You will earn a QCTO-accredited Occupational Certificate

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