Introduction
The Certificate in Woodturning course is designed to provide training which develops the basic woodturning skills necessary to become competent at woodturning.
The Certificate is aimed at candidates either with some woodturning experience, or those more experienced but with no formal training in woodturning. Therefore, the Certificate is primarily a training programme of the basic skills with assessment criteria.
The Qualification comprises :
- Training units
- Multiple choice question unit end tests
- Practical assessment
Training Units
Unit C 101 Workshop Safe Working Practices
Unit C 102 Tools and Equipment – Maintenance
Unit C 103 Wood Technology
Unit C 104 Spindle Work
Unit C 105 Faceplate Work
Unit C 106 Finishing
The ‘Training and Assessment Logbook’ is issued to the candidate on the commencement of the course to record the training and assessment. When complete, the training and assessment log is verified by The Worshipful Company of Turners.
On successful completion, The Worshipful Company of Turners will award the…
‘Certificate in Woodturning’
Eight-day Certificate in Woodturning Course only open to AWGB members
Venue | The Max Carey Woodturning Trust, The Mill, Portishead, Bristol BS20 6AA, | |||
Lead Tutor | Jay Heryet | |||
Weekend Dates 2022 | March 19th March 20th | April 9th April 10th | April 30th May 1st | May 21st May 22nd |
It is essential that candidates have some woodturning experience in both spindle and faceplate work before commencing the course. An additional induction day prior to the start of the course may be required.
The course is part-funded for AWGB members by the AWGB and the Worshipful Company of Turners. The candidate’s fee for attending the eight-day course is £250.
For further details and application form please contact The Worshipful Company of Turners e-mail – clerk@turnersco.com