Course Content
Develop practical carpentry and joinery skills to tackle common DIY jobs around your home. Through demonstrations and hands on workshop activities, learn how to carry out small repairs, fit everyday fixtures and improve your home with confidence.
- Using hand and power tools safely.
- Choosing suitable timber, screws, wall plugs and fixings.
- Measuring, marking out and cutting materials accurately.
- Fitting shelves, brackets and curtain battens.
- Cutting and fitting skirting boards and door facings.
- Fitting and adjusting hinges, handles and cupboard doors.
- Assembling flat pack furniture and carrying out minor repairs.
- Creating simple storage solutions.
- Sanding and preparing timber for painting or varnishing.
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications or previous experience are required. This introductory course is suitable for beginners and people wishing to improve their DIY skills.
Progression
Apply your skills to simple home woodworking projects or explore further introductory carpentry and joinery or construction study.
Course Duration
12 weeks, one Wednesday evening per week (24 hours taught)
Start Date
To be confirmed
Time
6pm-8pm
Price
£220
For further information on this course, contact businesstraining@wcs.ac.uk or call 0141 468 4163.
