Program Overview

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Course Overview

Course Description

The course Advanced Joinery (TBBY1019) is based on achieved learning outcomes in TBBY1017 Introduction to Carpentry, and delves deeper into the carpentry subject through selected examples of topics introduced in TBBY1017. The course covers topics such as maintenance, repair, or restoration and surface treatment of doors, windows, stairs, filling panels, moldings, etc., or production and maintenance of special tools necessary for the production and restoration of the above-mentioned building parts.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

Candidates will have specialized knowledge of a limited area in the traditional carpentry profession and know practical, antiquarian restoration work in the carpentry profession.

Skills

Candidates will be able to use specialized knowledge in a limited area in the traditional carpentry profession with regard to materials, methods, procedures, and tools for the manufacture of new building parts or for the repair or restoration of old. They will also be able to identify and describe damage to carpentry building parts as a starting point for measures in restoration work.

General Competence

Candidates will be able to document work in the traditional carpentry profession in relation to material use, techniques, and procedures.

Learning Methods and Activities

Lectures

The course includes lectures, exercises such as group work or individual exercises, field work, and homework.

Mandatory Activities

Mandatory participation in gatherings and mandatory practical assignments are required.

Evaluation

Compulsory Assignments

Two compulsory assignments, in the form of practical work pieces, must be assessed and are the basis for passing or failing the course. In the event of absence, assignments must be taken by a new deadline by agreement with the course coordinator.

Admission and Requirements

Specific Conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required: Traditional Building Craft (FTTRADBYGG).

Recommended Previous Knowledge

TBBY1017 Introduction to Carpentry is recommended.

Required Previous Knowledge

No mandatory prerequisites are required.

Course Materials

Lectures are published, and materials and tools are made available to the student. Objects produced by the student as part of exercises or homework belong to the institution unless otherwise specifically agreed with the student.

Credit Reductions

The course has academic overlap with TBBY3101, and if taken, a credit reduction will be applied to the course with the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject Areas

The course falls under the subject area of Architectural Design, History, and Technology.

Course Details

• Credits: 7.5
• Level: Foundation courses, level I
• Language of instruction: Norwegian
• Location: Trondheim