Course description
This City and Guilds course will allow students to develop and practise the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a career in the construction industry.
You'll benefit from industry-trained tutors with vast experience as Carpenters and Joiners, and well-equipped industry-standard workshops, supported by a team of technicians.
All 16-19-year-olds on full-time programmes will be required to retake GCSE English and maths—if they have not already attained the equivalent of a GCSE grade 4 (C) in these subjects. This applies to every year of their course, until they achieve the required grade 4.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
You will require at least 4 GCSEs at grade 2 (grade D) or above, including maths and English Language, as well as a commitment to the course. These requirements may be assessed case by case at the discretion of the curriculum staff
Outcome / Qualification etc.
You could progress to the Site Carpentry Diploma L2, a site carpentry apprenticeship or employment.
Training Course Content
Topics include:
- Principles of building construction, information and communication
- Maintain and use carpentry & joinery hand tools
- Prepare and use carpentry & joinery portable power tools
- Produce woodworking joints
- Health, safety and welfare in construction
Course delivery details
This course is a mixture of theory and practical hands-on experience.
Homework: Self-study is expected and homework will be set at the tutors' discretion, with materials available on the College VLE.
Expenses
You will need safety footwear and normal study equipment.
A portfolio is supplied that needs to be completed by the candidate, with their practical and theoretical evidence.
Activate Learning
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