Entry Level 3 in Introduction to DIY Carpentry and Joinery (Thurs)

This is a DIY Carpentry and Joinery course delivered over 12 weeks, 3 hours each session (Thursday) and is aimed at adults aged 19+ who have an interest in improving their home.

The purpose is to introduce basic Carpentry and Joinery skills and knowledge to those who have either no, or very little, prior experience.

The tasks we will cover over the 12 weeks are:

• Housing task
• Ginge recessing
• Fitting a mortice latch
• Construct a bird box
• Skirting boards
• Architrave include scribing against an uneven surface

And a choice from:

• Constrcuting an occasional table
• Studwork which includes fitting a door lining, hanging a door, fitting ironmongery

The course has an Entry Level Award in Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery, which includes an Introducing Health and Safety in Construction (five knowledge workbooks) and and Introducing Carpentry and Joinery (Six elements) this will be achieved from the tasks detailed above.

Recent Customer Feedback:

I have been retired for about a year now and struggled to keep myself busy so I started on the evening joinery course at your college. I've really enjoyed it and that's largely due to the wonderful staff I meet there. It really lifts me when I get a smile and a hello from Alison on reception as I make my way to the class. Then, if I've arrived early I call in for a coffee at the Starbucks cafe and get smashing friendly service from the young lady who serves me. It's a great start to the evening but the real reason I'm writing to you is to mention the Joinery tutor, Joe. He's a great lad and an excellent tutor who has a natural talent for engaging learners of every age, even us oldies! The craic is good and everyone in our class is enjoying the learning. You really have a great team there at the college and I'm so pleased to be a part time learner there.

Thanks - Peter

Maintenance of homes following further study.

Full time Carpentry and Joinery course.

None.

Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.

Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.

Learner workbooks.

March starts: Course runs fro 27.03.25 to 03.07.25

This course will run for 12 weeks on Thursday, 17.00 - 20.00.