Woodworking Machinery for Beginners

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 - Cost includes all wood and materials so you can take your creations home!

Campus
Invercargill
Qualification
Short Course
Level
0
Credits
None
Duration

Ten evening classes - Tuesdays 6-9pm

Dates
TBC
Tuition Fees

Material costs are inclusive.

Direct Material Costs

$369.00 (incl. GST)

International Fees
TBC
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. 

Cost includes all wood and materials so you can take your creations home!

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

Application Criteria

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

Additional Information

Sturdy shoes (closed toe), pen, pencil and paper to take notes plus 1m folding ruler (will explain on first night if unsure) needed for classes.

 

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