The City & Guilds Textbook Carpentry & Joinery for the Level 1 Diploma (6706)

About this book

Lay the foundation for a career as a carpenter or joiner with this highly illustrated and accessible book, published in association with City & Guilds. Suitable for the 6706 Diploma, as well as other Level 1 carpentry and joinery qualifications, the book covers everything you need to kick-start your journey in the construction industry: the principles of construction, how to use hand and power tools, woodworking joints, fixings and ironmongery, and health and safety. Study with confidence with content based on the latest industry standards. Get ready for the workplace with 'Industry tips', 'Health and safety' reminders, and 'Improve your maths/English' tasks. Enhance your understanding of tools and key concepts in carpentry and joinery with clear and accurate technical drawings and step-by-step sequences. Re-cap knowledge with 'Key terms' features and a detailed glossary. Prepare for assessment with practice questions, practical tasks, and activities. Develop core skills with expert authors Stephen Jones and Stephen Redfern, who draw on their extensive teaching and industry experience.