Introduction
The Certificate in Woodturning is designed to provide a training programme for AWGB members that builds on your basic experience and covers all the skills to be competent at woodturning. You are expected to have already learnt basic turning skills.
The eight day course comprises:
- Training units
- Multiple choice question unit end tests
- Practical assessment
Training Units
Unit C 101 Workshop Safe Working Practises
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
Each candidate is given a copy of the ‘Training and Assessment Logbook’ so they can record the training and assessment. When complete the training and assessment is verified by the AWGB.
On successful completion the Association of Woodturners of Great Britain and the Worshipful Company of Woodturners will award the ‘Certificate in Woodturning’
Certificate in Woodturning Course Dates… Open to AWGB members only.
Venue: The Max Carey Woodturning Trust, The Mill, Portishead, Bristol BS20 6AA,
Lead Tutor Jay Heryet
Dates
2020 March 7th-8th, 28th-29th POSTPONED
April 25th – 26th POSTPONED
May 16th – 17th POSTPONED
We are currently looking for other venues around the UK to run these courses. When we have further information it will be posted here.
The course is part-funded and sponsored by the AWGB and the Worshipful Company of Turners. The course costs each candidate £250.
To apply download the Certificate application form.
For further information contact development@awgb.co.uk