Carpentry & Joinery Level 1

This course provides a firm grounding in the construction industry and you will use hand and power tools to create woodwork and joints.

This introductory qualification provides you with a range of practical skills and knowledge, giving you a sound foundation for a career in the construction industry. Its hands-on nature will build your confidence in both your practical and theoretical skills, preparing you for progression and further study in this area, with the potential for an apprenticeship. During the course you will learn the safe use of woodworking hand tools, their sharpening and care, production of basic joining methods and the fitting of everyday ironmongery.

You will have the opportunity to visit local sites such as Keepmoat Homes, Border Oak and Oakwrights to see how work is carried out in industry, as well as benefiting from our extensive purposebuilt and fully-equipped workshops. Your dedicated teaching and apprenticeship team has a wealth of experience with strong links to many joinery and building companies.

Qualification City & Guilds Level 1 Construction Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery

Duration One year

Course Content You will cover a diverse range of topics throughout your course. A selection of unit titles is shown below. • Health, Safety and Welfare in the Construction Industry • Knowledge of Building Methods and Construction Technology • Produce Basic Woodworking Joints • Maintain and Use Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools • Prepare and Use Carpentry and Joinery Portable Power Tools

Achievement is through continuous assessment of practical units, and multiple-choice tests for theory units. All full-time students are required to study maths and English at the appropriate level. Please see page 6 for more details.

Entry Requirements • No formal entry qualifications are required • All applicants will undergo an initial assessment in literacy and numeracy • Places will be offered following a satisfactory interview • Applicants will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the chosen subject area

Progression Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.

Employment options may include: • Bench Joiner • Site Carpenter • Shop Fitting • Kitchen Fitter

Study options may include: • Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry • Level 2 Apprenticeship in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery

You may also like... • Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying • Level 2 Apprenticeship in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery • Foundation Studies Construction & Building Services

Course Costs Please note that the costs given below are subject to change.

Aged 16-18 years There are no tuition or examination fees | Materials Fee £260

Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) Tuition Fee £945 | Materials Fee £260 | Registration/Exam Fee £150

Did you know? You can use this Level 1 course as an entry route to a carpentry apprenticeship.