Overview

This course will allow trainees to learn to cut wood, saw, chisel and be able to make estimations for door frames, furniture etc.

What you will learn

In this course you will learn about common marking and measuring as well as other tools and their uses, for examples handsaws used in wood work, clamping devices, hand planes, screws, nails and other hardware. You will also gain knowledge of the basics such as the types of timber along with their cost and quality, and common wood working machines. Moreover, the course will also teach you useful skills such as how to make and apply woodworking joints, wooden doors and doorframes etc

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enroll in this course now.

Training Outcome

After completion of this course you will be able to observe all safety precautions about tools and equipment and gain knowledge of common wood working hand tools and their use and maintenance, such as sharpening and setting of hand saws, sharpening of hand planes and chisels, and maintenance of band saws, circular saws, jointer planes and drill press machines. By the end of this course, you will have learnt how to identify local timber and be able to distinguish between good and defective timber, as well as measure, cut and place / stack timber to the given size.

Potential Employers

This course has broad prospects of employment in/as:

1. Woodworking manufacturing industries
2. Kitchen, doors and cabinets
3. Interior decoration like paneling and ceiling
4. Contractor

Entrepreneurship

Career Pathway

Develop Your Talent

Develop the skills that will help you get ahead in this career:

1. The ability to collaborate
2. Great communication skills
3. To make the most of your adventurous spirit

Achieve Your Goals

Completing this course will provide you with:

1. A nationally recognised Certificate; qualification and job readiness to work as a general purpose hand
2. Eligibility to apply for your Job – general purpose hand certification

Why Choose PSDF

PSDF offers market relevant training, with the following advantages over traditional courses:

1. It is focused on outcomes and based on teamwork
2. It is learner-centric, teachers act as facilitators for improving the learning process
3. The course is broad and offers all required competencies for the trade
4. In addition to the technical skills, trainees are also taught soft skills necessary for the workplace

Only certified National Assessors can conduct CBT assessment.