Pursue your dream to become a carpenter with this practical, hands on qualification that will teach you how to use explosive power tools and carpentry tools to build structures such as pitched roofs, ceiling frames, eaves, wall frames, roof trusses and flooring systems.
It covers techniques such as levelling operations, excavation, demolition of minor building structures, measurements and calculations, erecting and dismantling restricted scaffolding, and setting out projects. In addition you will learn how to assemble partitions, construct bulkheads, build timber external stairs, construct, and erect and dismantle form work for stairs, ramps, footings, ground slabs, suspended slabs, columns, beams and walls.
Installing and replacing windows, linings, panelling and moulding is also part of the course content, along with how to interpret plans and understand the occupational health and safety requirements for the construction industry.
This course is ideal if you love working outdoors with wood structures, have good hand-eye coordination and the ability to complete work to a high standard.