Wood Works (Carpentry) – International School of Engineering, Science and Technology

Program Overview

The construction of modern buildings, roofs, and structural frameworks relies heavily on precision timber engineering. The Wood Works (Carpentry) program at ISEST is a specialized engineering and craftsmanship discipline designed to train master carpenters and structural timber technicians who can design, cut, assemble, and erect robust wood infrastructures.

This program goes far beyond basic woodworking, blending advanced geometry, architectural blueprint interpretation, and material science with hands-on timber fabrication. Enrolling at the HND level and progressing to a B.Tech, students train directly in heavy-duty machinery workshops and active construction environments. They master load-bearing calculation for complex roof trusses, timber framing for residential and commercial projects, formwork engineering for concrete structures, and the utilization of automated woodworking machinery.

Main Objectives

To teach the structural principles of wood physics, timber mechanics, and wood preservation chemistry.
To develop expert proficiency in reading, interpreting, and drafting detailed timber frame designs and geometric layouts.
To train students in the safe and precise operation of both manual hand tools and industrial woodworking machinery (band saws, planers, CNC routers).
To build advanced skills in designing, cutting, and erecting complex roof truss systems and structural frameworks.
To equip graduates with the skills to design heavy-duty timber formwork, scaffolding, and concrete reinforcement molds for civil engineering projects.

Program Duration

2 Years

HND in Wood Works (Carpentry)

1 Year

BTech in Wood Works (Carpentry)

Internship

Included at both levels

Study Options

Day and Evening Sessions

Skills Acquired

Graduates of the program will be proficient in:

Structural Roof Framing: Calculating pitches, rafter lengths, and load points to build complex hip, gable, and mansard roof structures.
Timber Framing & Assembly: Executing precise mortise-and-tenon joints, mechanical fastening, and structural wood lamination.
Formwork & Scaffolding Engineering: Designing and erecting heavy-duty temporary wooden structures capable of holding wet poured concrete.
Blueprint & CAD Interpretation: Converting architectural CAD blueprints into exact timber cutting lists and material takeoff sheets.
Wood Treatment & Preservation: Applying chemical and heat treatments to protect structural timber from rot, termites, and moisture degradation.
Workshop Safety & Management: Managing industrial wood fabrication shops, maintaining heavy machinery, and enforcing strict site safety protocols.

Target Audience

Baccalauréat/A-Level graduates with strong geometric skills, spatial awareness, and a passion for hands-on structural engineering.
Practicing woodworkers or site apprentices looking to transition into large-scale structural contracting and commercial timber management.
Technical school graduates seeking a highly lucrative, in-demand specialty within the booming civil engineering and construction industry.
Aspiring agropreneurs and investors looking to launch industrialized wood processing and timber roof manufacturing plants.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

Structural Carpentry Foreman / Site Supervisor
Timber Frame Designer / Estimator
Formwork Coordinator for Major Civil Engineering Projects
Roof Truss Manufacturing Supervisor
Wood Workshop Manager
Quality Control Inspector for Timber Construction
Independent Timber Contracting Entrepreneur

Opportunities for Further Studies

Master’s degrees in Wood Technology, Timber Engineering, Sustainable Construction Management, or Architecture.
Professional Certifications in:
- Certified Timber Framework Specialist
- Advanced CNC Machining and Wood Programming Certifications
- HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Professional Certifications (OSHA, NEBOSH)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)

Engineer. Frame. Erect.
Master the structural potential of timber. From complex roof systems to heavy civil formwork, shape the frameworks of the future with the Wood Works (Carpentry) program.

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