Carpentry and Woodworking Programme
The Carpentry and Woodworking Programme is a vocational programme for anyone who wants to work as a boat builder, joiner, furniture maker or similar profession. This is a nationwide recruitment programme, which means that pupils from all over the country can apply for admission to the programme on the same terms.
If you are interested the Carpentry and Woodworking Programme, please contact your study and vocational guidance counsellor.
What you will learn in the Carpentry and Woodworking Programme
Among other things, you will learn a fantastic craft in which you will use different fabrication methods to make both furniture and interiors. You will learn how to handle various tools, machines and materials used in carpentry and woodworking. The programme will enable you to seek jobs such as boat builder, designer, joiner or furniture maker. You will also receive training in computerised manufacturing processes and learn about the history of the craft, as well as the various laws and regulations governing the profession.
The programme also places emphasis on communication skills, working both independently and in groups, and knowledge of national and international job opportunities.
Orientations
This programme has no orientations.
Diploma goals
The diploma goals describe what you should be capable of doing when you graduate from a particular upper secondary school programme.
Diploma goals for the Carpentry and Woodworking Programme
Programme structure
The programme structure shows you which subjects and levels are included in the programme. You can also see how many credits each subject and level covers.
Programme structure for the Carpentry and Woodworking Programme (PDF)
Diploma project
At the end of the Carpentry and Woodworking Programme, you will carry out a diploma project in your chosen professional field. Through this project, you will demonstrate that you have the knowledge required to start working in your chosen field.
Workplace-based learning
Parts of the programme take place at one or more workplaces for at least 15 weeks. This is known as workplace-based learning (arbetsplatsförlagt lärande, APL). This is an important element of the programme. APL gives you the opportunity to use the knowledge you gained through school and put it into practice. It gives you work experience and contacts you can use when looking for a job.
Starting work after the programme and examples of professions
You can start working right after completing the programme. Here are some examples of professions you may qualify for after the programme.
- Boat builder
- Boat interior fitter
- Bench carpenter
- Interior and decorative carpenter
- Woodworking machine setter
- Model carpenter
Further studies after the programme and qualification
Do you want to continue your studies at a college or university after completing the programme? Through the programme, you will meet the general entry requirements for higher education studies as well as certain specific entry requirements. After the programme, you can also study a higher vocational education programme or a programme at a folk high school.