This course will give you a broad introduction to practical woodworking skills. You will have the opportunity to work with a range of materials and learn the correct use of tools and equipment while learning new processes and techniques.
This course will give you a broad introduction to practical woodworking skills. You will have the opportunity to work with a range of materials and learn the correct use of tools and equipment while learning new processes and techniques.
You will be able to read and interpret drawings and work safely in a workshop-based setting. The skills you learn in this course will help you move into career areas such as carpentry, construction, design and engineering.
We are Leith Academy, we were founded in 1560 in South Leith Parish Church. We are a central part of our diverse community and we work together every day to support the young people of Leith.
We have approx. 960 young people and 120 staff across the many services we provide. We are proudly comprehensive with young people coming from a variety of backgrounds and abilities….these are the children of Leith and we enjoy working with them.
Our vision statement is ‘Success in Learning for All’ as we believe every young person has the right and the ability to achieve when they put the work rate and effort in.
Our Values are Respect, Diversity, Honesty and Fairness. We work to live and breathe these values every day with our pupils, our staff, our parents and our partners.
The motto of Leith and of our school is Persevere. This sits well with the aspirations we have for young people when we teach them that life will have its challenges; but how we tackle those challenges in a positive way will make a difference in the outcomes you can achieve.
Our Carpentry and Joinery courses provide you with an opportunity to progress through the levels and develop advanced skills, underpinning knowledge and associated practical skills which are expected of a Site Carpenter within the construction industry.
You can learn a variety of different skills with us, depending on your interests. Courses include Woodwork, DIY, Special Project Courses, Spray Painting, Upcycling and Upholstery and holiday and home education classes for 7-16 year olds.
Ever wanted to try your hand at woodturning? Learn the basics of turning using a wood lathe while creating your own rolling pin or doorstop! Join Kirsty & Becka, the minds behind Fine Piece, and get an introduction to using a wood lathe.
This course is suitable for those who are interested in carpentry and joinery. The course is suitable for those who do not have prior experience in woodwork as well as those who are improving their skills.
The course has both theory and practical assignments which prepare you for a career in Carpentry and Joinery.
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