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UCOL Carpentry students have primary focus
30 May 2011
UCOL Carpentry students have primary
focus
Ten UCOL Wairarapa National Certificate in Carpentry students have gone back to primary school, but it’s for a very practical reason.
The students are rebuilding
Dalefield Primary School’s adventure playground as part of
the practical component of their one year, Level 4 carpentry
programme.
Carpentry tutor Peter Van der Veen says the
project is a fantastic way for students to gain a variety of
basic carpentry skills in a single work area. “The
students learn about treated timber, they get to practice
their measuring skills and use hand tools and power
tools.”
The National Certificate requires students to complete 300 hours of practical experience. Pete says the time spent working on a community project like the Dalefield School’s playground is credited to each student’s hours.
“We are always looking for these kinds of small projects,” says Peter. “The clients provide the materials and we supply the labour at no cost. The students are not only helping their community but they are getting real hands on experience while training for the trade.”
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