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  • Overview

    This course is designed for those individuals who have a keen interest in this area and will be delivered over 6 evening sessions.

Key features and benefits

  • Study at our state-of-the-art campus, The Blackburn Learning Quarter
  • Study at one of the Top 3 Colleges in England*
  • Benefit from our strong industry connections
  • Benefit from high-quality industry placements
  • What will I study?

    The course will cover the following topics:-

    • Health and safety
    • Know your tools and how to use them, hand tools
    • Tool maintenance, chisels and hand planes
    • Different types of timber and grain
    • Basic joints used in joinery
    • How to make a mitre box for cutting skirting boards and architraves
    • Removal and replacement of skirtings and architraves
    • Use of battery drill
    • Use of fixings for different backgrounds
    • Learn different methods of levelling (spirit and laser levels)
  • What can I do next?

    We offer a wide range of construction courses, click here for further information. 

  • More Information

    For more information about this course, contact our specialist team on 01254 29 25 00 or email business@blackburn.ac.uk

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99.7% Overall BTEC Pass Rate

Blackburn College August 2021 Results