Professional Carpentry Technician
Description
Here's a course description for a Professional Carpentry and Furniture Technician:
Course Title: Professional Carpentry and Furniture Technician
Course Description:
This comprehensive program is designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience required to succeed as a Professional Carpentry and Furniture Technician. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on training, students will learn the fundamentals of carpentry, furniture making, and woodworking techniques.
Course Objectives:
- Develop fundamental knowledge of carpentry principles, techniques, and materials
- Master the use of hand tools and power tools
- Understand wood types, properties, and applications
- Learn furniture design, construction, and finishing techniques
- Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Prepare for industry-recognized certifications
Course Highlights:
- Hands-on training with industry-standard equipment
- Expert instruction from experienced professionals
- Small class sizes for personalized attention
- Opportunities for internships and industry connections
- Portfolio development and career guidance
Career Opportunities:
- Carpenter
- Furniture maker
- Cabinetmaker
- Woodworker
- Furniture restorer
- Construction worker
- Entrepreneur (starting own carpentry or furniture business)
Certification:
- Preparation for industry-recognized certifications (e.g., NCCER)
- Enhanced job prospects and career advancement opportunities
Duration:
- 10 months (full-time)
- Flexible scheduling options available
Target Audience:
- Individuals seeking a career in carpentry or furniture making
- Current construction professionals looking to upskill
- Entrepreneurs interested in starting a carpentry or furniture business
By completing this program, students will gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in the carpentry and furniture industry.
What will you learn
Requirements
Lessons
- 56 Lessons
- 18:38:37 Hours
- Overview of carpentry and its applications 00:04:55
- Safety procedures and protocols in carpentry 00:05:33
- Introduction to hand tools and power tools 00:03:50
- Beginner Woodworking and Carpentry Terminology Part 1 00:12:21
- Beginner Woodworking and Carpentry Terminology Part 2 00:10:54
- Understanding wood types and properties 00:11:20
- Safe operation of power saws (circular, table, band) 00:11:12
- Using power drills and drivers 00:19:29
- Slow Motion - How an Impact Wrench Works 00:04:06
- Sanding and routing techniques using power tools 00:09:21
- Introduction to CNC machining 00:18:03
- Beginners Guide to Manual & CNC Machining! 00:14:01
- Basic joinery techniques (mortise, tenon, dado) 00:04:03
- Practical Traditional wood joinery 00:11:42
- Cabinetmaking and furniture construction 00:18:32
- Wood finishing techniques (staining, polyurethane) 00:06:59
- Introduction to wood carving and ornamentation 00:11:15
- Trying to carve people's heads in a wooden cane 00:18:21
- Tutorial wood carving new model design 00:08:18
- Advanced joinery techniques (dovetail, drawer lock) 00:07:37
- Building complex furniture pieces (doors, windows) 00:17:05
- REAL divided glass panes for doors and windows 00:07:39
- Working with curved and irregular shapes 00:25:00
- Introduction to timber framing 00:12:00
- Understanding a Timber Frame 00:06:37
- Starting a carpentry business 00:21:30
- How To Start A Woodworking Business and Make Money! 00:30:41
- Marketing and promoting services in woodworking business 00:14:49
- 7 Ways To Advertise Your Woodworking Business | Make Money Woodworking 00:06:53
- Estimating and bidding on projects 00:45:41
- Construction bidding: how to start the process 00:07:52
- Customer service and communication skills 00:42:40
- Completion of a comprehensive carpentry project 01:01:06
- How to Apply Window Trim Over Tile | DIY Windows 00:32:20
- Ingenious Techniques DIY Woodworking Workers 00:25:29
- Building A House Start To Finish In 7 Days! 03:41:37
- Preparation for certification exams (e.g., NCCER) 00:04:07
- Project Work: Review of course material and final assessment 00:34:21
- Career development and job search strategies 00:48:29
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