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Course Overview

Step into the world of carpentry with this beginner-friendly course. You’ll learn essential skills and techniques to help you take on DIY projects at home. It’s also a great taster if you’re considering moving on to a Level 2 Site Carpentry evening course.

Week1: Hand tools

Week 2:  Kitchen Maintenance and Repairs

Week 3:  Fixings

Week 4: Flooring Exercise

Week 5:  Birdhouse

Week 6: Hardware

Week 7: Splice/Repair work

Week8: Skirting Exercise

Week 9:  Coat Hook/Door Hanging

Week 10: Saw Horse.

 

This may be subject to change 

Perfect for beginners, this course helps you build confidence in carpentry. You’ll cover practical skills such as fitting doors, making small projects, fixing mistakes, and using a variety of tools and fittings.

An interest in carpentry 

This course is college-certified and does not lead to a formal awarding body qualification. Successful completion allows progression to our Level 2 evening carpentry qualification course.

Not applicable for this course. 

Successful completion allows progression to our Level 2 evening carpentry qualification course.

The course fee is £395 and covers all materials and tools required. Any projects produced during the course may be taken home.

Learners should wear suitable clothing that may become dirty during practical work. Steel-toe-capped shoes are mandatory and are not supplied by the college.

Awarding Body:
Bournemouth & Poole College

Qualification:
None

Curriculum Area:
Construction - Construction Skills

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