It allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Site Carpentry.
It covers the following skills:
- Carry out first fix flooring and roofing
- Carry out first fix frames, partitions and stairs
- Carry out second fixing operations
- Carry out carpentry maintenance
- Set up and operate a circular saw
If you are 16 to 18 years old on a full-time course you will be offered a balanced, high-quality study programme to open up your options and give you the best chance of progression into further training opportunities or lasting employment. We will also endeavour create opportunities for students to take part in work experience.
A study programme is to consists of a substantial core programme of study (site carpentry), combined with maths, English and any additional learning or work experience.
For the non-qualification hours, students are also required to undertake an employability programme and/or where appropriate work experience, which is relevant to their course of study.
You will need:
- Carpentry & Joinery Level 1
- Functional Skills Level 1 or above in English and maths.
Your course will be assessed through observation of your practical work by a qualified assessor/trainer.
Job knowledge will be assessed by a series of short answer examinations which will take place throughout your course.
You will study 16 hours per week.
Provided you fulfil all of the course criteria this course will allow you to progress into employment or on to the following qualifications:
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations
- Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry
- Employment in the construction industry
Practical sessions will take place in a dedicated Plastering Workshop and theory in a mixture of classroom/workshop and home study environments
If you will be aged 16 to 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your studies and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course will be free.
You may be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs – please click here for more information.
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your studies and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, you may be eligible for fee remission to cover your course fees, depending on your circumstances. For more information on fee remission, please click here.
You may be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs – please click here for more information.
