Short Course- Introduction To Carpentry Basics – February 2025

A five-week taster evening class for those who want to learn the basics in woodworking, focusing on home improvement and DIY skills. No experience necessary.

Session 1 – Introduction to basic carpentry hand tools
Session 2 – Shelving
Session 3 – Laminate Flooring
Session 4 – Skirting
Session 5 – Architraves
 

10 students only

The course is ideal for beginners wanting to learn the basics of woodworking in order to progress onto a further course, or DIYers who want to learn some practical skills for small projects around the home.

To register your interest, please use our online form here

  • College certificate
  • No prior experience necessary

You will need to bring:

  • Steel toe-capped boots (to be worn at all times while on course)
5 sessions
5.30-8pm
 
4th February
11th February
18th February no class due to half term
25th February
4th March
11th March
  • £300
  • N/A (college certification only)
  • Other practical short course from our programme
  • For currently enrolled BCC students (on a study programme or apprenticeship) a 25% discount will be applied on the fees for a short course taken in the same academic year that they are enrolled
  • For any currently enrolled short course student who wants to enrol on a full or part time study programme (19+) in the subsequent academic year we offer a 50% fee rebate on the cost of their short course.
  • For any BCC alumni of study programme or apprenticeship they can get a 20% discount on the short course fee.

Discounts can only be redeemed when applying directly via the college, any short course purchased on Eventbrite is not eligible for discounts.

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