4 Week ‘Hands-On’ Joinery Course

Have you considered learning aspects of joinery but do not want to undertake a qualification? If so, this may be the joinery course or you.

This 4 weeks of hands-on ‘reality’ training will cover all of the basic and essential skills that any Joiner will need in order to provide a competent service to any potential customer.

Qualifications are not for everyone and so this course has been put together for those of you who just want to come in and get on with learning the finer points of joinery.

Carpentry site work can be very lucrative but there is also a demand for other areas of carpentry to be taught, like Joinery which provides you with the skill and knowledge to construct and assemble joints, using precision measuring and cutting. Skilled Joiners undertake the more detailed and intricate aspects of woodworking.

This Joinery course will provide you with an understanding of how to construct and assemble various joints and the  range of work you can expect to undertake following this training will include the setting out, marking out and assembly of doors, windows, door frames/linings, stairs and carcass units.

This 4 weeks of hands on joinery training will see you progress from a novice to a competent Joiner with the course designed to build your skills gradually until various aspects of joinery becomes second nature and at this Centre where ‘reality’ is important, this is easily achieved.

We invest in our facilities, our staff and our students and aim to give that little bit extra so that you achieve as much as possible and to a very comprehensive standard. We have fantastic Joinery instructors who make you feel welcome at all times and are dedicated to providing a service which upholds our reputation.

Their patience is to a level which will make sure everyone believes that they can achieve a career as a Joiner…. And they can, with dedication to the course.

Joinery Course Structure, times and fees

This course can be covered over a period to suit you. You can train for 4 consecutive weeks, divide your weeks up or even incorporate some weekend training if you have ongoing weekly commitments.

At Able Skills we aim to make our training as accessible as is possible and additionally we offer a payment plan which, following a deposit, is on a pay as you train basis. For more details on Able Skills pay as you train offer please contact us.

This is a hands-on, practical course, it is therefore recommended you bring suitable clothing and for your own safety, steel capped footwear is essential. All other PPE, tools and materials will be provided throughout your training period.

Guidance on choosing the right training centre

We are aware that there are many Training Centres in the UK offering a variety of Carpentry and Joinery courses and City and Guilds qualifications and we would advise caution when you are ready to book courses of this nature.

We recommend that you confirm the Training Centres City & Guilds Registration number and also that you enquire as to the qualifications of their staff.

In order for your Carpentry Qualification course to run swiftly and smoothly, you should ensure that your chosen training centre has qualified Instructors, Assessors and Internal Verifiers. Better still, visit the centre and view the staff’s qualifications as well as the facilities available.

You should be allowed access to see the training areas, chat to instructors, have access to past student feedback forms and additionally, chat to existing students.

Check if the course will be completed solely at the training centre or whether you are actually also being sold ‘home study’ units.

Lastly, confirm the timings of your course. If your intended course is to be achieved in blocks then be sure that you can return to train at a time of your choice and that you will not be left waiting for months on end to get back in.

This 4 week Joinery course will provide you with in depth training to cover 9 areas of essential joinery.

Even though you will not be going through a qualification process your progress will be consistently assessed by our qualified joinery instructors, giving you the same benefits as someone who might be training with us for qualification purposes.

The areas in which you will be trained on are:

•    Constructing through mortice and tenon
•    Constructing stub mortice and tenon
•    Constructing haunched mortice and tenon
•    Constructing centre bridle joint
•    Constructing dovetail halving joint
•    Constructing through dovetail
•    Constructing double mortice and tenon
•    Constructing shouldered housing
•    Constructing slot dovetail

All of these skills will come together as you finish your training by constructing one of the following:

•    A nail box
•    A pair of gallows brackets
•    A garden gate
•    A built in cupboard

4 Week Hands-On Joinery Course Fees and Payment Plan

At Able Skills we try to make our courses as affordable as possible. The cost for this 4 weeks Hands On Joinery course is £1295 (inc vat). We require a £500 deposit to secure a start date and the remaining balance can be spread over the 4 week training period.

This is a hands-on, practical course, it is therefore recommended you bring suitable clothing and for your own safety, steel capped footwear is essential. All other PPE, tools and materials will be provided throughout your training period.

Other Carpentry Options

As the industry relating to Carpentry is so varied, there are other options available to you at Able Skills. You could consider a 5 day Introductory Carpentry Course or the same course but over weekends or maybe some Kitchen Fitting.

If you enjoy a short course and decide you would like to pursue a Carpentry career, Able Skills will upgrade you to a City & Guilds course, taking into account the time and money you have already spent with us.

If you would like to combine a non accredited Joinery course with a non accredited Carpentry course then we have a 6 week hands-on training package available. If you would like to gain qualifications then we would recommend an 8 week QCF Carpentry Diploma or 10 weeks for the Diploma and NVQ training or even a CAA 6 week Diploma

Cost and Duration of 4 Week ‘Hands-On’ Joinery Course

Duration: 4 Weeks

• Cost: £1,295.00 Inc VAT
• £400 Deposit payable
• Please call us for our easy installment plans.

 

Additional Information

Able Skills is open 7 days every week and most courses can be completed either through the week (Mon-Fri) or at weekends (Sat-Sun) – Please call for details

A deposit will secure your start date and any balance can be paid on the start date or spread over the period of your training – Interest Free!

For all workshop based training and/or assessment we recommend suitable clothing and for your safety, protective footwear is essential.

Carpentry Courses at Able Skills

by Able Skills

6 Week Professional Carpentry Course

This accredited 6 week site based carpentry qualification is an excellent start for anyone looking to train as a Carpenter. The units reflect reality and will cover the most important aspects of the job so that you can take that step to a change in career. Weekend training is also available to complete this course.

Duration: 6 Weeks

4 Week ‘Hands-On’ Carpentry Course

Not everyone who wants to learn carpentry work comprehensively wants a carpentry qualification so we have devised this 4 week course to take you through all of the essential carpentry requirements without the headache of undertaking City & Guilds assessments. A very thorough non accredited training option which can also be completed at weekends.

Duration: 4 Weeks

6 Week ‘Hands-On’ Carpentry & Joinery Course

If you are not looking to achieve a recognised qualification in carpentry or joinery but you would still like to have all of the required skills then this combination course is for you. All of the training that C&G recommend is provided and aspects of the assessments are also undertaken to confirm your competence but without the hassle of portfolio completion. You will leave with the desired carpentry & joinery skills having had 100% hands on training. Weekend training for this is also available.

Duration: 6 Weeks

Paul H

I picked Able Skills because they were very clear about logistics, the price of their courses, timings etc. They were straightforward on the phone. They were ideally situated, commutable from central London, offering a low commitment course to test things out. A great course to find out if you want to go further with Carpentry.

Joseph I

I found the Carpentry course extremely informative. Tutors were friendly and professional and very knowledgeable, passing information on to students in a practical and memorable fashion. Thanks Steve and Tim, great job!

Zack M

Great Tutors, very knowledgeable. Very friendly and helpful. They don’t fill you with a load of nonsense only useful advice. They don’t just give you the answer to your problem, they explain how, why and where you would use it. The overall rating for Able Sills is Excellent, just as the reviews had suggested.

Johnathan C

I found the Carpentry intensive five day course extremely interesting and helpful, exactly what I was hoping for. Instructors were very professional and adept at pitching information in a way that all easily understood. Very enjoyable, many thanks.

Sanjay S

I found Able Skills online. I chose to train with them further to my visit at the centre. I did not have to book an appointment to visit, they have an open door policy. The most important factors to me when training were quality of course, practical aspects and flexibility, the no hard sell was a bonus! The course was top quality with exceptional tutoring. Their tutors are the top of their game and take time to pass on their knowledge. I am very happy and will come back for more. Ten out of ten !

Daniel

I took the 6 week carpentry 6217 at Able Skills. Tim and Steve were great instructors and both very helpful and knowledgeable, they allowed great training and a great atmosphere in the workshop. Excellent! The course was value for money and met with all my expectations.

Jack H – 5 Day Intensive Carpentry Course

I decided to train with Able Skills as they offered good value for money.  Course tuition was fantastic! A lot was fitted in during the 5 days but because of excellent tuition and explanation, you didn’t need to go over things twice and you didn’t feel rushed. 

David G – 5 Day Intensive Carpentry Course

Able Skills offer such a great variety of courses that is one of the main reasons I choose to train with them.  I found the course content to be very good and both the tutors were brilliant and could answer any questions that I had about projects I wanted to undertake in my home.  They also adapted the course best suited to my personal needs.

Ian Johnson

I took the 5 day Intensive Carpentry Course. I really enjoyed this week, Steve and Tim’s tuition was excellent, thank you. The course was value for money and I would rate Able Skills as excellent.

Dimitre Ivanov

The course was very good. I learnt very important things that can help me with my future career. Both of my instructor were exceptionally good. They taught me a lot of valuable and wise points in carpentry. I’m very, very happy. The overall rating for Able Skills is excellent. I am glad that I found them on the internet.

James Crabb

I find their instructors nice to talk to and very good at their jobs. This is the reason I return to Able Skills for my training. The course is value for money and their overall rating is excellent. I would definitely recommend them.

James Dowler

I chose to train through Able Skills as they were able to offer the same qualifications as my local College in less time. The instructors were all very helpful, giving not only training advise by also offering advice in what to expect when working in the trade. I would definitely attend other training Courses though Able Skills and recommend to others.

Graham Wartho

I heard about Able Skills through a friend. I thought Steve was an excellent instructor. He explained things very well and gave everyone a lot of time. He also made sure we were doing the task properly and was always there to help. I was recommended to Able Skills through a friend and felt the course was value for money and met all my expectations.

Jim Margary

Able Skills have excellent facilities and instruction from its Tutors.  The course was value excellent and I would recommend others to Able Skills.

Simon Lee

It is very hard to find such excellent tutors. The standard of both Tim & Steve’s teaching is second to none. It is a very friendly and fun environment to be in with everyone feeling part of the task however fast or slow you are picking it up. I chose Able Skills after reading other peoples reviews. Both Tutors had different approaches to solving problems, which helps you see which one suits you. There is a lot of emphases on planning & checking which I feel makes you aware of the issues you will later face if you do not prepare beforehand.

Mark Jolly

Both Steve and Tim are excellent instructors! Patient and encouraging. Able Skills are an excellent training company and I would recommend.

Andy George

The course has given me a good foundation in Carpentry. Steve’s instruction was first class and he passed on a great deal of knowledge. He was keen and always gave encouragement. Thank you for making this an enjoyable week.

Dean Cox

Excellent instruction! Patient course tutors with knowledge second to none. Plenty  of practice, I picked up many useful tips, Thank you!

Christopher Pluck

I was placed on a training course through the company I work for. I would like to say the tutors were very patient and clear with their instructions, superb at their jobs. I would recommend to others.

Shayne Liddle

I thought for a week’s course, we packed in a lot of various tasks which I learned a great deal from and hope I can use at my work place. I would consider taking a plumbing course with Able Skills, I would definitely rate them as excellent.

Michael Wilson

Tim and Steve were excellent tutors and very approachable with a good teaching style. Did get very hot a couple of times but overall a great place to train. Very happy thanks!

Eric Benn – 6 Weeks Hands On Carpentry and Joinery Course

I did consider other training providers but none of them provided the course that I was interested in.  It was also easy to get to from my home and they provided fantastic support, from booking the course all the way through to the training.  Both my tutors, Tim and Steve had lots of ideas for my specific learning programme. Great set up at Dartford - enjoyed every moment.

Farrukh Ahmad – 4 Weeks Hands On Carpentry Course

I considered training centres closer to my home but none of the other centres catered for my needs.  I think the style of the tutors at Able Skills was exactly what I needed.  I enjoyed it more than other courses I have attended at colleges.  I really enjoyed the facilities and the friendly atmosphere.