What is Practical Woodworking?

This  is mostly a practical course, which contains elements of technique and standard practice with elements of creativity. This course provides opportunities for learners to gain practical woodworking skills and to use a variety of tools, equipment and materials. It allows them to plan for the completion of a finished wooden product.

What skills are developed?

• Woodworking techniques
• Measuring and marking out timber sections and sheet materials
• Safe working practices in workshop environments
• Practical creativity and problem-solving skills
• Sustainability issues in a practical woodworking context

What kind of person does it take?

• Some with patience
• Enjoys practical work within the workshop
• Creative
• Flexibility with your work
• Following plans to create a set project rather than designing their own

Horizons – where can this subject take you?

Practical woodwork can take you help you in a  diverse range of careers due to the manual dexterity and control you develop along with accuracy you develop while building your models. It works well for careers in manual trades as well as other practical jobs.

Career options include:

Joinery, Furniture Manufacturing, Construction Crafts, Shop Fitting, Engineering, Machining, Cabinet Making, Wood Machining, Sawmill Work, Craft Work

Pathways – how can I make progression?

School

• N4 Practical Woodworking and N5 Practical Woodworking
• Entry requirements for N4/5 Practical Woodworking – S3 Woodworking/N4/5 Design and Manufacture

College

Many diverse courses on offer at Moray College

Link to Moray College construction courses

Employment

Opportunities in local employers that offer

Foundation, Modern and Graduate apprenticeships

Related subjects Practical Woodworking works well with:

Design and Manufacture, Numeracy