Course description
All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email. You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in assignments has never been easier.
Course Content
Unit 1 Understanding Timber
- Description of hardwood and softwood
- Uses for wood and supply
- Natural defects
- Drying processes
- Storing timber
- Basic overview of timber grading
- Properties of timber related to use
- Timber preservation
Unit 2 Hand Tools
- Workshop space and general handling of tools
- Measuring tools
- Setting out bench tools
- Squares and gauges
- Saws (types and selection)
- Planes
- Chisels
- Hammers
- Punches and drivers
- Finishing tools
- Tool storage and maintenance
Unit 3 Portable Electric Power Tools
- Safety aspects
- Use of power tools
- Maintenance and storage
- Electric drills
- Sanders
- Screwdrivers
- Circular saws
- Mitre saws
- Routers
- Nail guns
Unit 4 Battery Operated Hand Tools
- Safety aspects
- Charging and storage
- Electric drills
- Sanders
- Jigsaws
- Screwdrivers
- Cartridge and impulse operated fixing tools
Unit 5 Basic Joints
- Cutting timber
- End joints (simple scarf joints)
- Edge joints (lap and mortise and tenon)
- Dowel joints
- Dovetail joints
- Mitre joints
Unit 6 Gluing and Fixing
- Health and safety and preparing the working environment
- Adhesives: types, safety, application and uses
- Nails: types, safety, application and uses
- Screws: types, sizes, uses and application
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