Woodcraft skills & Techniques
| Award Name | Level 4 Component Award (Level 4 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 4 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 Component Award (Level 4 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 4 NFQ |
Duration
11 Weeks Monday & Wednesday
Entry Requirements
Education: Applicants seeking entry to the programme must have achieved a minimum of a QQI Level 3 Major Award or its equivalent prior to entry to the programme.
Aptitude: CERFL proficiency at B2 is required for access to this course for those whose first language is not English Good Hand/Eye Co-ordination. Good spatial aptitude
Previous Experience: None required
Further information
Start Date 14/09/2026
End Date 23/11/2026
Learning Outcomes
1 Explain the uses of a range of electric tools to include hand drills and sanders and woodcraft
handtools to include tools for measuring, marking out, drilling, cutting, screwing, assembling
and benchworking
2 State the characteristics of materials and finishes used in wood and timber
3 Outline the basic properties of a range of materials to include hardwood, softwood, natural
and manufactured board, plastics and fibreboard
4 Select appropriate tools and equipment for specific tasks
5 Identify a range of artefacts where halving joints, angle joints and dovetailing joints are
commonly used to include chairs, tables, doors and drawers
6 Operate a range of electric and woodcraft hand tools to include hand drills, sanders and tools
for measuring, marking out, drilling, cutting, screwing, assembling and benchworking
7 Carry out a range of woodcraft techniques to include markingout, drilling, cutting, trenching,
shaping, joining (temporary and with adhesives), assembly of halving joints, angle joints and
dovetailing joints
8 Complete a range of woodwork assignment planning and design tasks to include compiling a
materials requirement list, selecting materials, interpreting a design brief with the aid of
sketches and producing design solutions and working procedures for specific tasks
9 Identify a range of uses for materials and various types of finishes
10 Apply suitable preparations and finishes for specific tasks
11 Maintain tools and equipment to include an evaluation of their condition before use
12 Operate hand and machine tools in a work setting with due regard for the safety of self and
others to include the identification of potential safety hazards, the correct usage of woodcraft
tools and equipment, use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the maintenance of the
work environment
13 Exercise proper procedures in the cleaning and storage of tools and equipment after use to
include the compilation of a visual diary of tools and equipment with reference to safety
14 Select appropriate woodcraft techniques and wood finishes for specific tasks.
Woodcraft (4N3185)
Woodcraft (4N3185)
Course Recruitment
Phone: 01-4275400
Email: tallaghtrct@ddletb.ie