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Basic Carpentry Course

What will I learn?

Open up the world of kapenta work with our Basic Kapenta Course, made for both new and experienced workers. Learn the basics of working with wood, knowing different types of wood, important tools, and how to measure things properly. Improve your skills in putting things together, joining wood, and making sure things are strong and safe, while always remembering to work safely. Make your work look great with good finishing methods and cutting things just right. Keep records of your projects so you can see how well you're doing. Join us now to become a better kapenta worker!

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Know your woods: Learn to tell the difference between types of wood and pick the best one for the job.

Use your tools well: Get good at using the main kapenta tools with confidence.

Join things strongly: Make joints that last using glue, screws, and nails properly.

Safety Always: Follow all the important safety rules when doing any kapenta work.

Finishing touches: Put on finishes to make the wood look better and last longer.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course aimed at personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.