Woodcraft FETAC Level 4

Course details

To provide learners with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to use woodcraft tools and equipment safety, indentifying characteristics of wood and be capable of choosing the best suited woods to use while, planning, designing and carrying out and finishing of woodcraft tasks.

Credit Value

• 10 Credits

Progression

• Wood Finishing 5N1360

Specific Entry/Access and Exemptions Requirements

• There are no minimum entry requirements. Applicants will have the opportunity to advise of any special learning requirements on applica-tion/registration

Certification

• FETAC Level 4 in Woodcraft

Assessment

• 40% Project, 60% Collection of Work

Programme Content

• Select appropriate tools and equipment for specific tasks
• State the characteristics of materials and finishes used in wood and timber
• Select appropriate woodcraft techniques and wood finishes
• Apply suitable preparations and finishes for specific tasks
• Carry out a range of woodcraft techniques to include marking out, drilling, cutting, trenching, shaping, joining (temporary and with adhe-sives), assembly of halving joints, angle joints and dovetailing joints
• Identify a range of artefacts where halving joints, angle joints and dovetailing joints are commonly used to include chairs, tables, doors and drawers