Lesson Structure: Carpentry BSS100

There are 10 lessons:

 1. Scope and Nature of Carpentry

• Understanding Wood
• Resistance to Rot, Fire
• Defects in Timber
• Turning Trees into Timber
• Ways of Cutting Logs
• Shrinkage Effects
• Seasoning Timber
• Moisture content of Wood
• Stress Grading
• Types of Wood
• Types of Composites
• Buying Timber

2. Carpentry Tools, Equipment, Materials and Safety

• Hand Tools -saws, hammers, chisels drills, planes,screwdrivers, other tools
• Power Tools -nail guns, saws, electric drills, planer, sander, router
• Materials -sandpaper, steel wool, nails, wood screws, glues, wood filler
• Safety
• Tool Maintenance
• Sharpening techniqes
• Sharpening tools -planes, chisels, saws
• Cutting and Joining Timber
• Storage -tool boxes
• Hiring tools

3. Cutting and Joining Timber

• Types of joints -edge, butt,angled, mitres, framing, dovetail, mortise and tenon, housing joints, halving joints, etc.
• Nails
• Screws
• Staples, bolts, connectors, straps, corrugated fasteners, glues
• Glue blocks, dowels,biscuts, splines
• Cutting and shaping timber

4. Small Carpentry Projects

• Hanging tools on a wall
• The work bench
• Making a work bench
• Making a simple 2 door cupboard
• Making a coffee table
• Making a bookcase

5. Outside Construction

• Choosing timber
• Pests -termites
• Timber preservatives
• Keeping timber off the ground
• Using timber in the garden
• Recycled timbers
• Outdoor furniture
• Building a wood deck
• Building a wood fence
• Where to build in the garden
• Constructing a wall with railway sleepers

6. Constructing Small Buildings

• Types of foundations
• Framing
• Roofing
• Building a wooden cabin
• Building a wood gazebo
• Building a cubby house

7. Understanding House Construction

• Timber framed buildings
• Timber floors
• Doors and door frames
• Door Construction
• Door frames
• Architraves and skirting
• Windows and frames-sash, sliding sash, casement, pivot, slat
• Roofs -single, double, trussed,etc

8. Handyman Repair Work

• Fitting a lock
• Repairing a sash window
• Fitting aqnd hanging doors
• Hanging a cupboard door
• Form work for concrete foundations
• Relaying floorboards
• Resurfacing timber floors
• Repairing a broken ledge and brace gate

9. Finishing Wood

• Creating smooth surfaces -using a plane, sanding, etc.
• Paints, stains and varnishes
• Polyurethane
• Shellac
• French polishing
• Stains
• Paints -defects in painted surfaces, repaitning
• Veneering
• Preparing outdoor surfaces
• Tips for outdoor finishes

10. Planning and Setting Out a Project

• Setting out
• Making a setting out rod
• Introduction to technical or trade drawing
• Drawing instruments
• Types of drawings -plans, sections, elevations, etc
• setting out a technical drawing
• Building regulations
• Measuring up
• Working out quantities
• Preparing and surveying a site for construction

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school’s tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.

Learning Goals:Carpentry BSS100

• Describe the scope and nature of carpentry; differentiate between different timber products, and discuss the appropriate use of each.
• Describe all significant carpentry tools and identify appropriate uses for each. Identify and manage risk in a carpentry workplace.
• Describe a range of different techniques for cutting wood in a variety of different situations.
• Describe and compare different techniques for joining wood.
• Undertake a small carpentry project.
• Explain construction of different things in an outdoor situation with wood; including fences, furniture and retaining walls
• Explain the construction of different types of small buildings which are constructed mainly with wood; including garden sheds, gazebos and cubbies.
• Explain a range of common carpentry tasks that a handyman may need to undertake in routine maintenance and repair work.
• Explain a range of different techniques for finishing wood.
• Determine an appropriate approach for planning a timber construction project.
• Explain how a site should be set out in preparation for a construction project.

course is taught by:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here is a list of the most often asked FAQ’s.

General

Q. Why should I enrol with the Academy for Distance Learning?
A. Here at ADL, our students are our priority – we treat everyone as a unique individual.

Q. Do I need to buy text books?
A. No, as each module has been written by highly qualified industry professionals. The content of the material is presented in such a way that text books are not required. However, if you require additional reading your tutor will be able to supply a list.

Q. What happens if I have to stop studying for a while? (eg. become sick, go on holidays, have a baby, move house, etc)
A. It’s OK to take a break and start up your study at a later point in time. Just let us know.

Q. Is there an age limit?
A. There is no maximum age limit. We do however, have a minimum age limit of 18 years. Below that age parental consent would be required.

Q. Are your courses up-to date?
A. Our courses are revised and updated on a rotation system.

Q. Do you have a Cancellation policy?
A. Yes. We have a cancellation policy that is fair and equitable. For further details please click here.

Q. Will I have any opportunity to engage with other students?
A. We have a Student Community group based on facebook! If you don’t have a facebook account already, you could make one just for talking with fellow students on the group.

Enrolment

Q. When can I enrol/start?
A. You may enrol and start at any time of the year – it’s all self- paced.

Q. Can I study from anywhere in the world?
A. Our courses are available to anyone, anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. The course content is relevant to any country, culture or economy.

Q. How long do I have to complete the course?
A. You complete the course at any time that is convenient for you.

Q. Completing a 100 hour module – how long will it take?
A. For some students a 100 hour module will take approximately to 3- 6 months to complete. Others take less time and some even longer.

Assessment

Q. Assessment – how does it work?
A. For each 100 hour module you are assessed by assignments (at the end of each lesson) and a final one and a half hour exam (or you may elect to complete a Project, instead of sitting the exam) – the choice is yours – you sit for the exam in your own location.

Q. I don’t cope well with exams – what can I do?
A. You may elect to undertake a Project (set by your tutor) instead of sitting the exam. Projects are completed from your home and can usually take a couple of weeks to complete.

Q. If my assignment is not up to standard is there an opportunity to resubmit my work?
A. Yes –

Q. How many assignments do I need to complete for each module?
A. At the end of each lesson, there is an assignment – so if a course has say, 10 lessons, there would be 10 assignments.

Q. I am having difficulty attending workshops/industry meetings, what can be done?
A. If your course requires attendance at workshops, conferences, or industry meetings; alternative arrangements can be made in your country.

Qualifications

Q. Can I customize my diploma/higher qualification?

A. Not all educational institution’s certificates /diplomas meet everyone’s needs. The opportunity to Design Your Own Diploma at the Academy (subject to our approval) is an added bonus, not found at other colleges. You choose modules that you think will help you in achieving your goal.

Q. What do I get when I complete the course? Will I receive a transcript?
A. At the completion of all courses and providing all assignments and exam requirements have been met, you will receive your Award and a Transcript.

Tutors

Q. Our tutors – who are they?
A. We appoint Tutors and require that they must be currently active in their industry, with at least 5 years’ experience in their chosen profession.

Q. Can I contact my tutor at any time?
A. Yes – you have unlimited access to your tutor via email through our Online Classroom. You can always leave a message with ADL requesting your tutor to contact you. You decide on how much or how little contact you wish to have.

Q. Practical work – How is this done?
A. To find out more about this part of the course please visit the section on How Our Courses Work here.