Wodonga TAFE
6 weeks
Introduction to Woodworking is a practical 6-week beginner course teaching hand tools, power tools, and basic timber joinery through hands-on project work. Perfect for anyone wanting to develop fundamental woodworking skills and prepare for advanced qualifications in cabinet making or construction.
Students must be at least 16 years old to enrol (exemptions for 15-year-olds may be considered in exceptional circumstances). All students under 18 years of age are required to have a completed parental or guardian consent form. No prior woodworking experience is necessary, as this is an introductory course designed for beginners. Students should be physically capable of working with hand and power tools and comfortable in a workshop environment.
The course covers practical woodworking fundamentals through structured modules. Students learn proper use and maintenance of hand tools, safe operation of portable power tools, and basic woodworking techniques. The curriculum includes instruction on basic timber joints, essential for furniture and construction work. Throughout the 6-week program, students apply these skills by building set projects designed to reinforce learning and develop practical competency. The course emphasizes workshop safety and proper tool handling practices.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) with extensive experience in vocational education and trades training. The institution offers structured pathways for students to progress from introductory courses to advanced qualifications in Cabinet Making & Timber Technology and Construction. With experienced instructors and well-equipped workshop facilities, Wodonga TAFE provides quality hands-on training that prepares students for further study or entry into the construction and woodworking trades.
Completion of Introduction to Woodworking opens pathways to further vocational qualifications and career opportunities in the construction and trades sectors. Students can progress to the Intermediate Woodworking course, followed by Certificate II in Cabinet Making & Timber Technology or Certificate II in Construction. These qualifications lead to careers as carpenters, cabinet makers, construction workers, or furniture makers. The skills developed provide a foundation for self-employment in woodworking or employment with construction and building companies.
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