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Summer Adult Showcase - Introduction to Carpentry & Joinery

Subject Area
Construction
Start Date
July 2023
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
4 hours (including a short break)

A hands-on course that will start with basic joints.

You will then be taught how to mitre/scribe internal and external corners when fitting skirting board. Following on from this, the same will apply to architrave.

It will then be over to you to have a go cutting and fitting/fixing skirting and architrave.

Overview

A hands-on course that will start with basic joints.

You will then be taught how to mitre/scribe internal and external corners when fitting skirting board. Following on from this, the same will apply to architrave.

It will then be over to you to have a go cutting and fitting/fixing skirting and architrave.

Who is this course aimed at?

This course is aimed at anyone who likes the idea of learning some new practical skills, or who is thinking about a possible career change and wants more of an insight into carpentry and joinery before embarking on a course.

Facilities

This course will take place in the carpentry and joinery workshop in our state of the art Construction Centre.

The Centre’s impressive facilities include two large workshop spaces, changing facilities, classroom and IT suites.

Cost

£15

All materials are included.

Date & time

Event: Saturday 1st July, 9.00am-1.30pm

Course: 9.30am-1.30pm

Reasons to choose this course

This is an incredible opportunity to gain some basic carpentry and joinery skills that can be used in a practical setting and learn tips and tricks from skilled tutors.

Skills you will develop

You will develop:

  • Practical skills including measuring and cutting
  • Problem solving
  • Reading a drawing

Course progression

The course will provide a good base to move on to an adult evening City & Guilds Level 1 Award or Diploma Carpentry & Joinery in September 2023.

Visit our Construction curriculum page to find out more.

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