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Medway Adult Education

Free introduction to basic woodworking and carpentry with multiply – in partnership with community organisations and partners (I)  

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Course summary

Code: Q001338M  

Location: Rochester Adult Education Centre  

Cost: Free if eligible  

Starting: Friday 13 September 2024 

Duration: 13 sessions over 13 week(s)

Time: 13:00 


By continuing you confirm that you are 19 or over on 31 August and have agreed to the the Terms and conditions

 

Course Information Sheet

Description

Learn to design and create a number of basic designs . You will create a design plan for the projects and transfer those designs to wood to create one of a kind items using basic maths skills to determine size and shape.

All resources will be supplied free of charge.

If you are aged 19 and over and do not have Maths at level 2 or equivalent, you can access free numeracy courses through Multiply to build your confidence with numbers and learn a new skill in our professional studios.

TO BOOK THIS COURSE, YOU WILL NEED TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT PIN CODE WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON POSTERS DISPLAYED IN GILLINGHAM STREET ANGELS OUTLETS  

What will I learn on this course?
1) Create at least 2 one design plans for 2 basic projects 2) Use basic maths to determine the amount of materials required for one project in detail 3) Transfer the design to wood to finish and complete at least two items

Is this course suitable for me?
This course in an excellent starting point for beginners who want to explore basic woodworking skills or for those with a little experience who want to revisit skills.

Is there anything I need to know about the course?
Please bring your own apron/ overall. You will need to follow the rules of the wood work studio to maintain Heath & Safety procedures and keep yourself and others safe.

What could I go on to do after this course?
Your tutor can talk to you about upcoming courses. Medway Adult Education works with many partners locally such as Mid Kent College and the University of Kent; information about their courses can be found in our studios.

Attendance Policy
In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend, please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed

How are digital skills used and enhanced on this course
Learners can also do their own research using the internet / google to explore recipes outside of class time.

Health and Safety
By participating in a practical class, you accept that you understand that woodwork involves potentially hazardous tools and equipment and that such activity carries the risk of injury. You understand that it is your responsibility to judge your motor skills and physical ability. It is your responsibility to ensure that by participating in classes and activities from Medway Adult Education, you will not exceed your limits while performing such activity, and you will select the appropriate level of task for your skills and abilities. You understand that this is a practical activity and you will need to be suitably dressed, you will need protect your work surface and be mindful of the correct Health & Safety processes when working with wood working equipment. MAE is not responsible for damage to items or person. The creators, owners and distributors of this site and the material available MAE are not responsible for any injuries you may experience as a result of your use of this site and the material contained here on. By remaining on this site and/or accessing and / or using any material, you are accepting that you have read, understood and agreed to follow these basic instructions.

 

Location

Rochester Adult Education Centre  
Rochester Community Hub  
Eastgate
Rochester  
ME1 1EW  

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