Description
This workshop will be run by Builder / Carpenter trainer Penny Petridis and Amanda McCallum, an experienced tradeswoman with over 30 years in the trade industry. An electrician by trade and a motivated, hands-on renovator, Amanda also runs her own successful business. She has recently embarked on building her own home and is excited to share her skills, knowledge, and real-world experience to empower women in the trades.
All Training is hands on. We believe there is no better way of learning than to get amongst it and have a go yourself in a safe environment.
This workshop will run over the following Days
Friday 17th and Saturday 18th – 9am – 3pm. and Sundays 19th April 9am – 2pm
Following Venue
You’ll learn about
- Different types of carpentry tools; hand tools and power tools including power drill, impact driver and drop saw
- Learn how to draw, plan and provide a cutting list for our first decking project
- Different types of timbers
- Different joints and fixings
- Foundations
- Framing members – bearers, joists, decking boards and flooring
Get Hands On
- The different types and how to choose the right timbers
- Measuring and cutting your own post rebates
- Construct a deck from scratch with our team including posts, bearers, joists and decking boards.
After this workshop you will be able to
- Have the confidence to start constructing your own carpentry projects
- Appreciate and understand timbers and materials
- Take the confidence learned in this course to pursue further training
This Course includes
- 3 full days training in a small intimate group with a leader in the industry
- Ongoing support for future carpentry projects
- What Ap Group
- All tools and materials included
- Take-home worksheets
- Complimentary morning tea & Coffee
PLEASE NOTE: The ONE DAY DIY Beginners Workshop is a pre-requisite for this 3 DAY COURSE. It is an intense 3 days and the basics of using hand tools, countersinking tools, cordless drill and impact driver is a must.


