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Furniture Making - Beginners

Particpants should have basic writing and mathematical skills and have a basic understanding of Furniture Making.

By the end of the program the participants should be able to:

Follow safe working policies and practices relating to workshop use
Carry out measurements and calculations relating to furniture making
Draw and interpret simple drawings; read and interpret work documents relating to furniture making
Construct a basic coffee table
Use furniture making hand and power tools and operate basic woodworking machines
Prepare surface for finishing and finish a basic coffee table

Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:

How do I become an Apprentice?
Completing an application form gets the process started. After this you must be:
1. interviewed by an inspector and a potential host employer
2. Accepted by the employer
Persons under 18 years must also be examined by a medical practitioner who will certify that they are fit.
What is the Admissions Policy for Evening programmes?

Applicants must be at least sixteen (16) years old and are assigned places within the programme on a first-come, first-served basis. Persons who have applied need to confirm their registration by paying the relevant course fee. Applicants who have not gained a place on the course for which they have applied will be required to re-apply for the next available programme.
What is the Admissions Policy for the In Plant programme?

Employers wishing to access training through the In-Plant Programme should communicate the request in writing to the Director of Training. If the programme that the client is interested in is not readily available, a new course is developed for the programme.

This course is held at the following training centre(s):

Six Roads Skills Training Centre
This centre is located in the industrial estate at Six Roads and offers training in Auto mechanics, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, and Cupboard Construction.

I enjoyed being involved in the Apprenticeship Programme – both the theoretical and practical component. The experience was worthwhile, as I was able to acquire a skill and also further my studies.

Jason Haynes
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician at A-Con Air Conditioning Consultants Inc.