Carpentry & Joinery
About the Trade
Carpentry & Joinery at FOCI Skills Academy (FSA) trains apprentices to plan, construct and finish timber components used across the construction industry — from foundation formwork to roofs, frames, partitions, stairs and second-fixing finishes. Training follows FSA’s Dual Vocational Training model: 80% practical training at the academy and 100% practical training on real construction sites with FOCI member companies, leading to NSQF Level 3 certification.
What You'll Learn
- Reading technical drawings & interpreting specifications
- Handling carpentry tools & machinery safely
- Carpentry construction in foundations & concrete work
- Producing carpentry components for floors, frames & stairs
- Carpentry components for roofs
- Second fixing operations & finishing
Training Curriculum (NSQF Units)
Construction Health, Safety & Environment, planning work, preparing and cleaning the work area, and interpreting technical information.
Handling carpentry tools & machinery, and using different materials to produce basic carpentry components.
Carpentry construction in foundation & concrete making, and producing carpentry components for floors.
Producing components for fixed frames, partitions and stairs, carpentry components for roofs, and second fixing operations.
Trade Details:
- 3, 6 & 12-Month Programs Available
- Small, Hands-On Class Sizes
- 10 Practical Training Units
- On-Site Training with FOCI Member Companies
- NSQF Level 3 Certificate of Completion
Lead Trainer, Carpentry & Joinery
Build Real Skills With Your Hands
Join FSA’s Carpentry & Joinery program and earn while you learn — from foundation formwork to finished roofs, frames and staircases, trained by seasoned Nigerian trainers working alongside GIZ/Sequa international experts.
Testimonials
What Our Trainees Are Saying
Hear from FSA apprentices building real careers in Nigeria’s construction industry.
I had no site experience before I enrolled. FSA trained me with knowledge, skills and attention to detail, and within months I had learnt real, practical trade skills.
My stay at FSA has been amazing. The trainers are friendly and always willing to explain, and the environment is very conducive for learning.
FSA is positioned to offer world-class training in Nigeria, with trainers upskilled by experts from across the world to deliver true Competency-Based Training.
Choose Your Enrolment Plan
Carpentry & Joinery Enrolment Plans
All plans combine 80% practical training at the academy with on-the-job experience at FOCI member companies, leading to a Nationally Recognised NSQF Level 3 certification.
Foundation Certificate
Core carpentry fundamentals — safety, tools, materials and basic components.
What You'll Learn:
- Construction Health, Safety & Environment
- Work Planning & Site Preparation
- Interpreting Technical Drawings
- Handling Carpentry Tools & Machinery
- Producing Basic Carpentry Components
Intermediate Certificate
Builds on the basics with structural carpentry, concrete work and floor components.
What You'll Learn:
- Everything in the 3-Month Program
- Carpentry Construction in Foundation & Concrete Making
- Producing Carpentry Components for Floors
- Increased On-Site Practical Hours
- NSQF Level 3 Progress Certificate
Advanced Certificate
Full mastery — frames, partitions, stairs, roofs and second fixing operations.
What You'll Learn:
- Everything in the 6-Month Program
- Components for Fixed Frames, Partitions & Stairs
- Carpentry Components for Roofs
- Second Fixing Operations & Finishing
- Full NSQF Level 3 Certification
Apply Today
Begin your carpentry training today. Earn while you learn.
Visit our training centre at Julius Berger Trailer Yard, Katampe District, Abuja, or call +234 803 600 9114 / +234 802 322 2964 to apply.
FAQ's
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Have More Questions?
Reach us on +234 803 600 9114 or +234 802 322 2964.
No prior experience is required for the 3-month or 6-month programs. Applicants with site experience may be considered for more advanced cohorts.
Each plan builds on the last: the 3-month plan covers core fundamentals, the 6-month plan adds structural and floor carpentry, and the 1-year plan covers the full curriculum including frames, roofs and second fixing.
Graduates receive NSQF Level 3 certification under the National Skills Qualification Framework developed by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
Yes. FSA uses Dual Vocational Training — 80% practical training at the academy and 100% practical training on real construction sites with FOCI member companies.
Have More Questions?
Reach us on +234 803 600 9114 or +234 802 322 2964.