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A Day of Woodwork - First Steps

Funding area First step engagement
DAR/151547/Q/PF
Location:
Dartford Adult Education Centre, Dartford
Start date:
15/11/2025
End date:
15/11/2025
Level:
Entry Level
Time:
10:00 - 15:00
Duration:
1 session
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

4 hours 30 minutes
Day of week:
SAT
Tutor:
John King
Price: £70.00 Concessions
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Who can join this course

This day is for anyone who has not tried a course in Woodworking before and would like a short tester working in the subject.

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Is this course for me

Are you worried by a saw and unsure of where to start using wood around the home, try this one day course and learn how to use tools carefully and properly in a safe environment.

Course aims

By the end of the course you should be able to:

* Accurately measure and cut materials to specified dimensions
* Explain how to safely cut wood using a hand saw
* Explain the health and safety considerations for all resources and tools used

You will also be asked to think of Personal Aims to individualise your learning experience, as well as another benefits the course may have.

Additional Information

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments 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 outcome.

Getting to your course

Find us

Dartford Adult Education Centre
Summerhill Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 2LP

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code DAR/151547/Q/PF.