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Woodworking Machinery for Beginners


Qualification N/A
Level N/A
Dates

July

Duration

19 weeks of night classes - Tuesdays 5.30-9.30pm

Location Invercargill

Course Outline

This course will give students the knowledge and skills required to use portable power tools and to setup, use and maintain fixed machinery (bandsaws, surface planers, thicknessers, ripsaws, stroke sanders, boring machinery).  Perfect for those with no woodwork skills. 

Course Content

  • Use fixed machinery and describe maintenance requirements for fixed machinery in core construction
  • Operate and maintain a bandsaw in joinery work
  • Use portable power tools in joinery work

Fees

This course is not covered by the Zero Fees Scheme.  2012 cost: $716.86.  This cost includes all wood and materials so you can take your creations home!

Application Criteria

Entry for this programme is open, however applicants should be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Satisfactory Completion

For students to be considered to have satisfactorily completed this programme, they must have: Completed all required practical and theoretical course work and assignments. Attended for not less than 80% of the timetabled class hours and other scheduled learning activities.




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