Course: Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery

Whether you are a home DIY enthusiast or considering employment in a handyman capacity, Open Colleges' (formerly Cengage Education) practical Carpentry & Joinery course will train you in a range of useful skills.

You will be introduced to the essential power and hand tools of the trade and the fundamentals of timber technology. You will then learn how to dress and prepare timber, make and apply joints to woodwork and undertake simple constructions. Foundation skills in house building and shop-fitting are covered, and the course includes plans for building a number of furniture pieces.

Included materials

Safety kit

Valued at $80!

Course Number	47400
Course Fees From	View our payment options

Delivery mode:	Print or online
Course duration:	Max 18 months
Assessments:	7 multiple choice assessments
Qualification:	Open Colleges Certificate
Nationally Recognised	No
Government Funding	No

Career One jobs for:

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	Basic hand tools Use of basic woodworking tools Maintaining and cleaning tools
	Timber technology, fastenings and fittings The building industry Basic tree technology Timber conversion and seasoning Fixing and fastenings used in carpentry trades
	Timber preparation and timber joints Terms used in timber preparation Correct method of dressing and preparing timber Joints used in carpentry trades The making and application of joints Create a nail box Build a framework-spacing template Make an electrical drill box Assemble a tool carrier Devise a portable power lead holder Construct a drawing board
	Portable power tools Most appropriate portable power tool for a particular job Safely operate tools without endangering yourself or others Maintain portable power tools in good condition to ensure accurate and safe usage
	Walls and floors Locate and set out a building site Components of the walls and foors of a brick veneer house Base structure of a brick veneer house Construct and erect the timber frame walls for a brick veneer house
	Light timber framing: roofing Roof members in a roof construction Function of each roof member Alternative roofing systems
	Introduction to shopfitting Basic components of a shopfront Build a simple display and showcase counter Build and fit a set of cupboard drawers and doors Fit shelving Church and bank fittings
	Plan reading Information which can be derived from a set of plans
	Plans for other building projects Plans for a wardrobe Plans for a bed with storage drawer Plans for a dressing table Plans for a study desk

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
Microsoft Windows 98, or
Mac OS X, and
CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader and
Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence	Example
IELTS	Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL	530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment	Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Open Colleges Assessment Team

The Open Colleges assessment team will be available to offer you guidance and feedback on your assessment tasks.

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Available payment options

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