Weekend Introduction to Carpentry

Welcome to Able Skills Intensive Weekend Carpentry Courses

Our aim at Able Skills is to make all training accessible to everyone; this is regardless of whether this is short course training or qualification training.

If you have ongoing commitments throughout the week, Able Skills also offers the Intensive Carpentry course over 2 consecutive week end periods. The course content remains unchanged; we condense 5 days training into your 4 days and lose none of the quality along the way.

These courses are designed to cover basic areas of carpentry however, if there are any additional requirements you have, we will do our best to accommodate you.

The standard of teaching remains the same for all participants of all Carpentry courses as all of our instructors are time served Carpenters but also have the added bonus of having obtained teaching qualifications.

Everyone at this Carpentry Training Centre will have the benefit of having learned Carpentry from someone with years of experience.

These are hands-on, practical courses and you will be involved at every stage and will be participating throughout. It is therefore recommended you bring suitable clothing and for your own safety, steel capped footwear is essential. All tools and materials will be provided throughout your training period.

Our training facilities are fully equipped with all hand and power tools that are required to competently complete each task you are set.

We will explain and demonstrate each tool individually so that you are fully aware of what you need once you start to undertake carpentry work and we also ensure that health & safety is adhered to at all times. This guarantees that you learn carpentry in the correct and safe manner.

We are committed to providing all Able Skills students with the best training, tools and materials available. We want you to leave us having learned everything you wanted to learn about Carpentry and to go away with the skills and the confidence to tackle anything.

Weekend training for the Intensive Carpentry course will cover:

• Use hand tools such as chisels, planes etc.
• Cut basic joints
• Cut and fit dado rails, architraves, skirtings and doorstops
• Erect a stud-wall
• Fit a door lining/frame
• Hang a door
• Fit a lock

If you attend our Carpentry course at weekends but then decide you would like to obtain a City & Guilds qualification, we can also arrange this for you. Please visit City & Guilds 6 week Carpentry course or 8 week Carpentry NVQ page for all of the required units and full award details.

Qualifications at Weekends

The City & Guilds 6217-02 – Carpentry is also available to those of you who can only train at weekends. You would need to attend for 10 weekends initially, this can sometimes be done on consecutive weekends but we always recommend a break, especially when you are working through the week.

After you have completed 10 weekends, you will need to commit to a 9 day period to complete the larger assessments which complete the award – This can be completed by starting on a Saturday and running 9 days straight to the following Sunday.

Payment options are attached to this training plan. If you have opted for the NVQ version of this award, an additional 5 weekends will be required after the 9 day block to cover the NVQ units.

Cost and Duration of Weekend Introduction to Carpentry

Duration: 2 Weekends

• Cost: £395.00 Inc VAT
• £150 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

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.