Course CodeSGT3Fee CodeSGDuration (approx)20 hoursQualificationTo obtain formal documentation the optional exam(s) must be completed which will incur an additional fee of £30. Alternatively, a letter of completion may be requested. Learn Carpentry and Timber Construction for Landscaping Become familiar with what is possible and how to do it. garden features fencing, seating, garden buildings, timber decking, and more different materials - timbers, nails, glues and more different tools and equipment construction techniques Lesson Structure There are 6 lessons in this course: WORKSHOP, TOOLS and APPLICATIONS Workbench Safety Tools Hand tools Other tools and equipment Power tools Tool storage Tool boxes Hanging tools on wall Woodworking applications TYPES OF WOOD Timbers Hardwoods Softwoods Composites Timber veneers Recycled wood Harvesting from nature Dimensions of timber Job preparation Ordering timber Planning CUTTING and SHAPING Measuring before cutting Measuring dimensions Measuring angles Cutting Types of saws Shaping timber Chamfering Moulding Cutting curves Grooves Dado Rebate Routers Other shaping tools Planes Chisels Spokeshave Rasps Files Sanding To sand a surface Using steel wool JOINERY TECHNIQUES Basic types of joints Housing joint Mitre joint Butt joint Mortise and tenon joint Dovetail joint Preparing a mortise and tenon joint Reinforcing joints Dowels Nails Wood screws Glues Review what you have been learning CARVING and WOODTURNING Carving Tools for carving Timbers for carving Carving techniques Whittling Chip carving Carving sculptures Relief carving Woodturning Tools for woodturning Machinery for woodturning Woodturning techniques Preparing the workpiece How to do woodturning Making safe cuts Types of cut FINISHING TIMBER Preparing for finishing Wood filler Sanding Cleaning Finishing techniques Polishing Painting Varnishing Applying varnish over paint Staining Final assessment