Carpentry and Joinery (Level 3) Course
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Course OverviewA distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a qualification in Carpentry and Joinery. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Carpentry and Joinery is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for a exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 3 Carpentry and Joinery course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.When a person becomes interested in carpentry he joins millions of crafts people who enjoy the practical and therapeutic benefits of creating useful projects from natural materials. The very nature of creating a useful article from raw wood provides a feeling of useful activity. Wood is only a board when it is in its raw state. However, with the application of creative attention the raw material may evolve into an exclusive piece of furniture, a wooden toy, or many other objects.The professional intent is to create quality objects and this is far from over. Many woodworkers produce items which are one-off and exclusive, and on a commercial basis these items enjoy high prices.
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- Carpentry
- IT
- Joinery
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The Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery is divided into Six comprehensive modules.
Unit 1: Understanding Timber
- Description of hardwood and softwood
- Uses for wood and supply
- Natural defects
- Drying processes
- Storing timber
- Basic overview of timber grading
- Properties of timber related to use
- Timber preservation
Unit 2: Hand Tools
- Workshop space and general handling of tools
- Measuring tools
- Setting out bench tools
- Squares and gauges
- Saws (types and selection)
- Planes
- Chisels
- Hammers
- Punches and drivers
- Finishing tools
- Tool storage and maintenance
Unit 3: Portable Electric Power Tools
- Safety aspects
- Use of power tools
- Maintenance and storage
- Electric drills
- Sanders
- Screwdrivers
- Circular saws
- Mitre saws
- Routers
- Nail guns
Unit 4: Battery Operated and Gas Cartridge Operated Tools
- Safety aspects
- Charging and storage
- Electric drills
- Sanders
- Jigsaws
- Screwdrivers
- Cartridge and impulse operated fixing tools
Unit 5: Basic Joints
- Cutting timber
- End joints (simple scarf joints)
- Edge joints (lap and mortise and tenon)
- Dowel joints
- Dovetail joints
- Mitre joints
Unit 6: Gluing and Fixing
- Health and safety, and preparing the working environment
- Adhesives: types, safety, application and uses
- Nails: types, safety, application and uses
- Screws: types, sizes, uses and application
The UK Learning College is a leading Distance Learning Provider, offering a route to study for anyone who wants to gain a new skill or qualification, but finds the traditional, classroom-based mode of study unsuitable. Distance learning is an ideal way to learn around your current time and financial commitments, no matter how diverse and unpredictable your schedule is. With UK Learning College you not only study when it suits you and in your own time, but you can be sure of receiving all the advice and support you require as your studies develop. Because of our continuous system of enrolments, Students can enrol any time of year, and our flexible distance learning courses allow students to plan their studies to fit in their life style or work commitments. All of our students have access to their own personal distance learning course tutor who specialises in their field of education and is totally committed to helping you succeed in your home learning course.
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Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore the registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Carpentry and Joinery home study course is £473.75, though for a limited time we are...
Carpentry and Joinery (Level 3) Course
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