Workshops & Training
Value Package
The Complete Builder Pathway
“Over the last 28 years I have worked on many carpentry projects and have learnt all the tricks of the trade. I will be able to show you the correct techniques and methods that will help you produce great results"
Penny Petridis
Founder & Trainer, Female Tradie
Ready to go from beginner to capable builder?
These all-in-one packages take you through every stage — from learning the basics, to mastering power tools, to building real carpentry projects.
It’s your fast-track to practical skills, confidence, and independence around the home.
This Course includes
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Join us for 3 practical, hands-on workshops designed to build your confidence and skills:
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1 Day – DIY Beginners Workshop
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1 Day – Power Up- Power Tool Workshop
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3 Day – Carpentry Workshop
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- Activation to our MEMBERS ONLY Carpentry facebook group providing continued support for your carpentry projects
- Complimentary How to Videos
- Take home worksheets
Perfect For
- Beginners ready to build real skills and independence
- Homeowners who want to save money and learn to do it right
- Anyone ready to turn their curiosity into capability
You’ll learn about
- Different types of carpentry tools; hand tools and power tools including power drill, impact driver and drop saw
- Learn how to draw, plan and provide a cutting list for our first decking project
- Different types of timbers
- Different joints and fixings
- Foundations
- Framing members – bearers, joists, decking boards and flooring
- Safe and correct use of core power tools
- Techniques for cutting, shaping, fixing, and finishing
- Renovation skills you can apply at home
- Confidence to take on your own projects
- Different Types of Screws and Fixings and their use
- Drills & Drill Bits
- 3 common Hardwoods
- You will learn how to Draw up your project correctly
- Fixings on walls
Get Hands On
- The different types and how to choose the right timbers
- Measuring and cutting your own post rebates
- Construct a deck from scratch with our team including posts, bearers, joists and decking boards.
- Construct a Small woodworking project to give you the hands on practise with the tools
- Fix to Timber , Plasterboard ( Gyprock ) and Masonry Walls
After this workshop you will be able to:
- Have the confidence to start constructing your own carpentry projects
- Appreciate and understand timbers and materials
- Take the confidence learned in this course to pursue further training
- You will have the knowledge to use your hand tools correctly
- Understand and us your power drill and impact driver confidently
- Knowledge of different fixings
- Pilot holes & Countersinking
- Hang your shelves or pictures
- Fix anything to any type of wall
About your trainer Penny
Penny Petiridis has been paving her way through the building & construction industry. With 28 years building experience in Carpentry, Metal Fabrication, Horticulture and also completing her Building & Construction Cert 4 she is a leader in her knowledge and field.
Penny has also been running her own renovations & building business Female Tradie which recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary. With Penny’s skills and attention to detail, Female Tradie is one of the most sought after contractors in Sydney.
Penny’s mission is to ENCOURAGE, TRAIN & SUPPORT women to follow their dreams. She understands how difficult it is to learn the tools and especially start a business in a male dominated industry. She’s passionate about making a difference and through her workshops & training she is determined to lead the way.
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