Carpentry and Joinery

Carpentry and Joinery will give you an introduction to Carpentry within the Construction industry. You will be able to improve your hand skills to produce various woodworking joints before moving towards site structural work such as fixing Architraves, Skirting and Door linings. In Level 2 you can specialise in Site Carpentry or Architectural Joinery.

CONSTRUCTION SKILLS (CARPENTRY AND JOINERY)

DIPLOMA • LEVEL 1 You will learn how to carry out basic carpentry including woodworking joints and the use of hand and power tools. You will learn about the importance of safe working practices. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS GCSEs at grade 2/3 (plus a favourable report from school). WHAT NEXT Level 2 Apprenticeship in Site Carpentry or Bench Joiner or straight into employment.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE • LEVEL 2 This is a more advanced programme which will develop your trade skills to a recognised industry standard. We have two workshops, with individual workstations/benches for you to develop your practical skills. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE • LEVEL 2 This is a more advanced programme which will develop your trade skills to a recognised industry standard. You will learn how to carry out basic carpentry including woodworking joints and the use of hand and power tools. You will learn about the importance of safe working practices. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Completion of a Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, or an equivalent qualification. GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including Maths or Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 1). WHAT NEXT Fast-track to Level 3 Apprenticeship in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery or straight

ARCHITECTURAL JOINERY (NEW FOR 2021!)

into employment. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Completion of a Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, or an equivalent qualification. GCSEs at grade 3 or above (including Maths or Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 1). WHAT NEXT Fast-track to Level 3 Apprenticeship in Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery or straight into employment.