Carpentry and Joinery Level 3
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
80h
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
If you want to develop your knowledge of Carpentry and Joinery so that you can embark on a rewarding career or maybe you are already working in a related field and want to improve your career prospects, then this is the course for you.
Carpentry is a skilled trade in which the primary work performed is the use of wood to construct items as large as buildings and as small as desk drawers.
The Distance Learning Carpentry and Joinery course enables you to gain an understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of carpentry. You will learn how to craft high quality items using the appropriate materials for the job together with the tools and techniques.
Important information
Documents
- Carpentry and Joinery Level 3.pdf
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.
You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
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Subjects
- Materials
- Primary
- Trade
- Quality
- Quality Training
- Gas
- Supply
- Nails
- Construction
- Carpenter
- Carpentry
- Joinery
Teachers and trainers (1)
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Distance Learning Provider
A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
Course programme
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
Additional information
Carpentry and Joinery Level 3