e-programs: Carpentry & Joinery

Carpentry & Joinery E-learning Programme
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Multiple Licence (Unlimited users)
Academic: £995 +VAT
Commercial: From £2000 +VAT
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This highly interactive programme is designed to give you an understanding of the carpentry trade. It is developed in alignment with units from the Wood Occupations; National Occupational Standards (NOS) so can be used for study towards certification. It covers the technicalities of carpentry & joinery as well as looking at sustainability, health & safety and functional skills in an interactive and visually engaging manner.

The training programme is based on highly interactive multimedia screens comprised of text, 3D graphics, 2D/3D animation, audio and an end test. It is extremely engaging, clear and intuitive.

Once you have completed the tutorials, a 3D virtual reality scenario allows you to carry out carpentry and joinery in a safe practice area. A real life situation tests your ability and knowledge of carpentry and joinery. When complete, a printable report displays your score and detailed feedback about how well you performed.

Screenshots taken from the programme.
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The training facilitates learning and enhances the understanding of carpentry & joinery concepts as well as instilling good working practices. The main objectives of the programme are:

  • To give an understanding of the carpentry & joinery process
  • To cover technical aspects involved with the trade
  • To provide vital health and safety information
  • To provide an awareness of sustainability and environmental issues
  • To improve functional skills

Programme Benefits (click for details)
  • Understand the role of the carpenter in the working environment and have knowledge of some of the tools that will be used
  • Be able to explain the choice of materials for a project, calculate the correct quantities, source these from an appropriate supplier and identify the correct disposal method for waste materials
  • Understand the preparation and procedures for substructure and superstructure work
  • Understand the preparation and procedures for finishes and any joinery work
The programme consists of the following modules: (click for details)
  • Module 1: Getting Started

    Introduction, Setting Up the Site, Communication.

  • Module 2: Tools and Materials

    Tools, Timbers, Sheet Materials, Metal Products, Ordering of Materials, Storage of Materials, Disposal of Materials.

  • Module 3: Carpentry Below Ground (Substructure)

    Substructure.

  • Module 4: Carpentry Above Ground (Superstructure/First Fix)

    Carcassing, Prepared Timber.

  • Module 5: Finishes (Second Fix)

    Doors, Ironmongery and Mouldings, Service Encasements and Fitments.

  • Module 6: End Test

    Questions to test understanding of the theory covered in the tutorial modules.

  • Scenario

    An interactive 3D virtual reality scenario.


Minimum Specification:
  • PC only - Windows XP, Vista, 7
  • Internet Explorer 6 (or above)
  • Single 2GHz processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • 1024 x 768 pixel screen resolution
  • 24 Bit screen colour depth
  • DVD Drive
  • Sound card and speakers
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