Introduction to Carpentry Course

What you'll learn

Learn the basics of carpentry with our Woodwork courses in Sydney!

Ever dreamed of building something with your own hands but not sure where to start? Join our Introduction to Carpentry Course and gain the confidence to tackle home projects or take the first step into a building or construction career.

Perfect for complete beginners, this practical, hands-on course introduces you to essential carpentry techniques using a variety of tools and materials. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you'll develop foundational skills while building a small project to take home.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this introduction to carpentry course, you should have:

Knowledge of general safety in the workshop
Understanding of second-hand timber
Knowledge of good woodworking practices
Understanding of correct marking out and how to work accurately to a plan
Hands-on experience and guidance with drill, driver, jigsaw, handsaw and circular saw
A storage crate to take home

Course content

What will be covered in this introduction to carpentry course?

Introduction
Safety and Housekeeping
Project outline
Properties of timber
Introduction to saws and sawing technique
Measure, mark, and cut post to length
Introduction to glue
Intro to nails and hammers
Nail and glue rails of crate
Intro to drills and drivers
Glue and screw base of crate
Intro to jigsaw
Create handles for crate

Intended audience

Who is this introduction to carpentry course for?

This course is for complete beginners who have had no experience with woodwork.

Course venue

This course is offered at Redfern and Summer Hill Campuses.

The venue details will be provided upon enrolment; please ensure you select your preferred location when enrolling.

Course materials

What to bring to class

Any drills or tools from home you would like to use
The following PPE:
- A face mask
- Safety glasses or googles
- Earmuffs or earplugs

Additional information

Please note the following:

Please don't wear your best clothing
If you have long hair, please tie it back
Wear closed-in shoes, no heels, please
Please do not wear jewellery

Course testimonials

Judith said: Mario is a great teacher-knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and patient.
Emily said: I had a great day, Luke is such a good teacher, and I found the pace of his teaching really good, he has the gift of being able to teach you a lot of things in a really understandable way. I love the fact that you are all using recycled wood and helping the community. I am recommending this course to all my friends and considering further courses. Thank you !
Keryn said: What a Fun course! Jo, the facilitator, was great. She was easygoing, encouraging and knowledgable. Will be doing classes! Cheers
Michael said: Wayne was an excellent teacher. Patient, calm and knowledgeable. He made the course interactive and fun and great practical tips.
Kim said: The course was a great introduction to carpentry. Luke took the time to explain the 'how' & 'Why' of various wood working tools. The venue was fantastic & very easy to commute to via public transport. The skills developed were very simple yet able to be applied to lots of different projects. I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn about the basics of carpentry.

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