Course Overview

The Carpentry and Joinery (CJ) course at Audrey Veldman Vocational Training Centre is designed to equip students with practical woodworking skills and technical knowledge required in the construction and furniture industries. The course focuses on wood preparation, furniture making, roofing, finishing, and installation of wooden structures and fittings.

Students gain hands-on experience through practical training in measuring, cutting, shaping, assembling, and finishing wood products using both hand and machine tools. The course emphasizes creativity, precision, safety, and professionalism to prepare learners for employment opportunities and self-reliance in carpentry and joinery works.

What You Will Learn

In the Carpentry and Joinery course at Audrey Veldman Vocational Training Centre, students will learn how to design, construct, and repair furniture, doors, windows, roofing structures, cabinets, and other wooden products. Learners are also trained in reading technical drawings, wood finishing techniques, and safe use of carpentry tools and equipment.

Students benefit from extensive practical training using modern woodworking tools and machines in a safe learning environment. The centre provides enough practical materials and workshop facilities to help students gain confidence, competence, and real experience in carpentry and joinery works, preparing them for employment or self-employment in the woodworking industry.

Course Descriptions