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Joinery students were given a lesson in recycling as they put their handy work to good use.
Small roof trusses created in the workshop are now providing shelter for free range chickens caught out in the rain as they enjoy a spot of fresh air.
“As part of the Level 3 Joinery curriculum students have to use both geometry and joinery skills to set out and construct a complex roof structure,” said Joinery Instructor, Kevan Stephenson.
“But once the students’ work had been assessed there was limited to no use for the reclaimed timber other than fuel for open log burners.”
Offering the joists up on social media local farmer, Leo Gillen, got in touch, and in exchange for a small donation the woodwork is now providing a walk-in shelter for his chickens.
Leo said: "RSPCA Assured [formerly Freedom Foods] wants chicken farmers to provide cover in the grass range to encourage birds out of the egg laying sheds and to roam the whole grass area.
Delighted to work with Stockton Riverside College and recycle the students' work he added: "The roof trusses provide an ideal eco friendly solution."
Instructor Kevan said: “It is great to see the students’ work being recycled and put to such good use.”
Far from an easy task the Level 3 assessment consists of applying complex compound bevels and raking cuts to a traditional hand cut roof to form Hip, Jack and common rafters sitting on a half lapped wall plate and incorporating a sky light opening to accommodate a roof window.
If you would like to learn the skills of the trade click here for details about the full range of Joinery courses available at Stockton Riverside College.
Small roof trusses created in the workshop are now providing shelter for free range chickens caught out in the rain as they enjoy a spot of fresh air.
“As part of the Level 3 Joinery curriculum students have to use both geometry and joinery skills to set out and construct a complex roof structure,” said Joinery Instructor, Kevan Stephenson.
“But once the students’ work had been assessed there was limited to no use for the reclaimed timber other than fuel for open log burners.”
Offering the joists up on social media local farmer, Leo Gillen, got in touch, and in exchange for a small donation the woodwork is now providing a walk-in shelter for his chickens.
Leo said: "RSPCA Assured [formerly Freedom Foods] wants chicken farmers to provide cover in the grass range to encourage birds out of the egg laying sheds and to roam the whole grass area.
Delighted to work with Stockton Riverside College and recycle the students' work he added: "The roof trusses provide an ideal eco friendly solution."
Instructor Kevan said: “It is great to see the students’ work being recycled and put to such good use.”
Far from an easy task the Level 3 assessment consists of applying complex compound bevels and raking cuts to a traditional hand cut roof to form Hip, Jack and common rafters sitting on a half lapped wall plate and incorporating a sky light opening to accommodate a roof window.
If you would like to learn the skills of the trade click here for details about the full range of Joinery courses available at Stockton Riverside College.
