DIY and Construction: Introduction to Carpentry

Duration: 2 Days

This practical, hands-on course provides an introduction to the basic skills, tools, and techniques used in carpentry. Designed for beginners,
the course offers learners the opportunity to develop confidence working with wood while gaining an understanding of essential woodworking practices in a safe and supportive environment.

Participants will be introduced to a range of hand and power tools, learning how to use them safely and effectively for measuring, marking,
cutting, shaping, and assembling timber. Through practical projects and guided activities, learners will develop fundamental carpentry skills while gaining an appreciation of the materials, processes, and problem-solving techniques involved in woodworking.

The course is ideal for anyone interested in DIY, home improvement, creative projects, or exploring carpentry as a potential career pathway. No previous experience is required.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Understand basic health and safety requirements within a carpentry workshop environment.

• Identify and use a range of common carpentry tools safely and correctly.

• Measure, mark, and cut timber accurately.

• Demonstrate basic woodworking and assembly techniques.

• Understand different types of timber and their uses.

• Complete a simple practical woodworking project.

• Develop confidence in planning and carrying out basic carpentry tasks.

• Identify opportunities for further learning and progression in carpentry and woodworking.

This course offers a practical introduction to carpentry, helping learners develop useful skills, confidence, and an understanding of the fundamentals of working with wood.

To ensure a good learning experience, courses require a minimum number of enrolments to run. If the minimum number is not reached, we may need to cancel the course. We aim to give learners at least 7 days' notice wherever possible.