Course Description : About this Course : This course introduces you to carpentry and its technical terms, such as ‘finish’ and ‘rough’ carpentry. We lay out the career opportunities in the construction industry as we study the basic skills of a modern carpenter. We then explain the industry’s employee and employer safety obligations. We study the different building materials used by carpenters, such as lumber, plywood, building boards and engineered wood products. The course demonstrates how to calculate the correct quantities of required materials for different projects. LEARNING OUTCOMES : Outline the history and scope of carpentry Identify the opportunities for carpenters in the construction industry Classify the various building materials they use List the most commonly used fasteners and adhesives used in woodworking Explain the different types of carpentry hand and power tools