Joinery

MULTI-SKILLS CERTIFICATE JOINERY PATHWAY

LEVEL 1 - 1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I DO?

If you’re looking to get into the world of joinery, this level 1 course will provide you with the basic hand skills and tool development you need to carve out a career in the trade. You will learn how to cut, shape, trim, fix and finish a range of materials, as well as basic wood jointing techniques.

YOU NEED:

A keen interest in joinery, plus four GCSEs graded between 9-1/A*-G would be desirable.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Move on to the Diploma in Site Joinery Diploma Level 2 or apply for apprenticeship opportunities with enhanced joinery skills.

DIPLOMA IN SITE JOINERY

LEVEL 2 - 1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I DO?

You will learn how to hang doors, erect timber frames and fit door moulding and skirting. You will also develop maintenance skills, communication and safe working practice while undertaking a work placement.

YOU NEED:

Site Joinery Diploma Level 1 or four GCSEs grade 9-1/A*-G would be desirable.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Move on to the Diploma in Site Joinery Level 3 or apply for apprenticeship opportunities.

DIPLOMA IN SITE JOINERY

LEVEL 3 - 1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I DO?

Building on the skills developed at level 2 you will continue to learn more about advanced joinery techniques and develop the theoretical knowledge to back up those skills. Lessons are made up of both practical and theory sessions and will include lectures, presentations and demonstrations.

YOU NEED:

Diploma in Site Joinery Level 2.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Move on to work in the trades either at home or abroad, you could take on an apprenticeship, or go on to further study or training with future careers including site management, shop-fitting, joinery foreman or construction management.

Danny, Riley & Ryan

Joinery

We can teach you real skills that can give you the gateway to a great industry and these skills will stay with you for life. Talented and trustworthy tradespeople are always in demand. On our courses you’ll not only get the enhanced practical skills you need to find work but our team of tutors, who are all industry experienced, will help give you the confidence and know-how that could even see you go on to set up your own business.

Danny Joinery

WHAT CAN I EARN?

Site Manager Quantity Surveyor Foreman Joinery Shopfitter

£51,000+ £45,000+ £35,000 £28,500

Wages vary

Salaries are average estimates on UK based jobs.

READ RYAN’S JOINERY SUCCESS STORY ON PAGE 18

If you don't already have a GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C, you will continue to work towards this as part of your main programme of study.