Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery NITA

About Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery NITA

Carpentry is a skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete form-work. Joinery, on the other hand, is a part of woodworking that involves joining pieces of wood to produce more complex items. Some woodworking joints employ mechanical fasteners, bindings, or adhesives, while others use only wood elements (such as dowels or plain mortise and tenon fittings).
This Craft Certificate in Carpentry and joinery program is a hands on program that will not only show you how carpentry has evolved over the years to incorporate improved building materials and construction methods, but will also teach you adequate woodworking skills.
Having a sound knowledge of carpentry tools, materials, and building methods is highly sought after skill in the construction industry. With the help of this course, you will learn everything about carpentry and joinery that will pave the way for you to become an in-demand professional.
There are different types of carpenters, including residential, industrial and commercial carpenters. Residential carpenters may build new homes or do remodeling work, building structures like walls, stairways, floors, roofs and decks. Commercial carpenters, who may construct schools, malls and hospitals, use many of the same skills, but they may work more with concrete and steel. Industrial carpenters build infrastructure like tunnels, sewers and dams.
This Carpentry and Joinery course is ideal for learners looking to start a career in the construction industry as a site carpenter or joiner.

Entry Requirement for the Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery NITA program

• KCSE, Mean Grade D- (Minus) or equivalent