Wood Technology Course
Gain mastery in wood technology tailored for carpentry professionals: delve into wood species characteristics, moisture dynamics, structural strength, and enduring durability. Transform technical data into informed furniture design choices, succinct reports, and reliable workshop protocols that enhance safety, optimise performance, and build lasting client confidence across Zimbabwean woodworking contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on expertise in selecting appropriate wood species for various furniture pieces, grasping wood anatomy, density, moisture content, and stability. You'll master essential mechanical properties including modulus of elasticity (MOE), modulus of rupture (MOR), hardness, and impact resistance, while learning to apply industry standards, interpret data tables, evaluate local wood varieties, handle finishing and moisture challenges, and craft precise technical reports alongside practical workshop instructions.
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Develop skills
- Wood property evaluation: Swiftly interpret MOE, MOR, and hardness data to ensure robust furniture construction.
- Strategic species selection: Pick cost-effective, durable, and workable local woods suited to Zimbabwean conditions.
- Moisture and stability management: Minimise warping through equilibrium moisture content, shrinkage control, and effective finishing techniques.
- Structural dimensioning expertise: Size shelves, legs, and joints accurately using verified test data for reliability.
- Technical documentation skills: Create concise wood specifications, data tables, and clear workshop guidelines.
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