David Young Training
Training partnership with the SMSA
EXCLUSIVE SMSA SHED MEMBER BENEFIT – Discounted machine competence and woodwork training courses
David Young Training has been delivering on-site woodwork training to the education and industry sector for over 20 years. Since 2019, David Young—in partnership with the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA)—has offered machine competence and woodwork training courses to Scottish Men’s Sheds, that are Shed members of the SMSA, at a special discounted rate. Invite David Young to your Shed to: build your members’ confidence; learn new skills and techniques; and/or achieve qualifications.
Special price for SMSA Shed Members—£660*
Machine Competency Training (up to eight participants) includes:
- Operating machines in a safe manner
- Identifying all controls and safety equipment
- Identifying all controls and safety equipment Demonstrating the basic and permissible uses of the machine
- Identifying and adjusting all guards, guides and brakes (if fitted)
- Fitting replacement blades/cutters
- Setting guards within safety limits
- Setting fences and stops within given tolerances
- How to leave machines in a safe state
- The importance of regular maintenance
- Good housekeeping of the machine
Woodwork Training (available at an additional charge) includes:
- Toolbox talks—hand and power tools (safe use, maintenance and good practice)
- Joint construction—how to handcraft dovetail joints, mortise and tenons etc.
- Basic furniture making—including carcass and frame construction
- Furniture restoration