Woodworking Machinery for Beginners
Construction
A course by
SIT
An introductory course for beginners to learn the use and maintenance of woodworking machinery and portable power tools in joinery work.
NZ$369
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Operate woodworking machinery
Learn to set up, safely use, and maintain core woodworking machines including bandsaws, planers, thicknessers, ripsaws, stroke sanders, and boring machinery.
Use portable power tools
Develop practical skills using hand-held electric tools safely in joinery tasks.
About This Course
This community course gives students the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to use portable power tools and set up, use, and maintain fixed woodworking machinery, such as bandsaws, surface planers, thicknessers, ripsaws, stroke sanders, and boring machines. Designed for those with no woodwork experience, all materials are included so students can take home their projects.
Course Content
- Use and maintenance of fixed woodworking machinery
- Safe operation of bandsaw in joinery work
- Use of portable power tools in joinery
- Describing maintenance requirements for woodworking machinery
- Hands-on practical sessions creating woodwork projects
Entry Requirements
Applicants should be a minimum of 16 years of age.
Build towards these roles
Entry-level woodworking or joinery rolesGeneral construction assistantHome hobbyist woodworker
Build skills in these industries
ConstructionJoineryWoodworking
