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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:

What qualifications do I need to become an apprentice?

No qualifications are required.
What types of programmes are offered?

Evening programme courses are practical, hands-on classes designed to give the participant experience to undertake projects. For a full list of programmes offered, please see our Evening Programmes section.
Is there a registration fee?

The only fee associated with the course is the cost of 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.

The Apprenticeship Programme has been a good experience. I learned a lot at Structural Systems during the on-the-job training. Within three years, I began as an Apprentice Welder and have become an Operator, by gaining experience in welding, fabrication, and by receiving Autocad training. I enjoyed the theoretical training at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic. The teachers were helpful and kind, especially Mr. Ian Harvey.

Carlos Watson
Machine Operator at Structural Systems Limited