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Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery Skills

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Course overview

Unlock specialist skills in Carpentry and Joinery, ready for your next DIY project or your introduction to entry-level roles in the trades.

Course information

Based in our on-site specialist workshops, you’ll explore basic techniques
and practices in both the Carpentry and Joinery trades, alongside discovering
key aspects of Health and Safety.


Key practices include:


  • Cutting and measuring materials

  • Selecting appropriate tools

  • Installation using adhesives and fittings

  • Proper tool storage

  • Completing work to a brief

  • Decorating


Alongside these, you’ll see how you can transfer your new skills to existing
DIY projects and further levels of study.