Course Overview

The Skills Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery at IBC College provides trainees with the essential
knowledge, skills, and craftsmanship required to operate effectively in the construction and
building industry. The programme offers a strong foundation in woodworking tools, joinery
methods, trade drawing, building units construction, mathematics for trades, and occupational
safety. It is designed to produce competent carpenters capable of contributing to Lesotho’s
growing construction sector.
The programme responds to the national need for skilled artisans who can support infrastructure
development, housing projects, and modern construction technologies. Through intensive
practical sessions, project-based learning, and industry attachment, trainees learn to operate
machinery, construct building fittings, interpret drawings, prepare materials, and apply finishing
techniques. Ethical workmanship, safety practices, and adherence to building standards form an
essential component of training.
As trainees progress, they gain confidence in producing doors, window frames, cabinets,
formwork, partitions, and other structural fittings. The curriculum integrates both traditional and
modern woodworking techniques, ensuring graduates can work in construction sites, workshops,
furniture manufacturing, and self-employment. The programme emphasises accuracy, creativity,
and problem-solving, enabling trainees to deliver quality work that meets industry expectations.