Own Choice Woodwork
Construction
A course by
SIT
Hands-on community course to produce furniture or joinery items using SIT's equipment. Suitable for those with prior experience using woodworking machinery or a relevant trade background.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 6 weeks
This course requires 3 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Produce furniture or joinery items
Students will produce their own furniture or joinery items using woodworking machinery and SIT facilities.
Safe operation of woodworking machines
Students will demonstrate safe practices when using woodworking machinery under supervision.
Workshop project planning and execution
Students will plan and carry out the manufacture of a selected product from raw materials to completion.
What You're Signing Up For
Produce your own furniture or joinery items using SIT equipment under qualified supervision. Materials are supplied by attendees. Entry requires prior completion of a woodworking machinery course or a furniture-making/joinery trade qualification. Night class held on campus in Invercargill.
Course Content
- Safe and supervised use of woodworking machinery and related equipment
- Manufacture timber or wood-based products of your own choice
- Work planning and execution in a joinery workshop environment
- Guidance from qualified tradesperson/instructor
What you need to know first
Completion of 'Woodwork Machinery for Beginners' course or equivalent trade background
Unit Standard US2552
Minimum 16 years of age
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Joinery
Woodworking
Future employment opportunities might be
Skill development for home or hobby woodworking projects
Pathway to advanced joinery or construction qualifications
Supplementary skills for those in related building trades