Carpentry and Joinery (Preparation)
About this course
This Carpentry course is an ideal entry course to introduce you to the carpentry and joinery sector and develop your hand techniques. The trade is suited to those who are practically minded, hands- on and are interested in training with wood-working techniques, materials and methods used in the industry.
You will be learning in our workshops to help you develop your skills. This includes training with handheld tools, including handsaws, planes and chisels, and portable power tools, such as power drills, power saws, planers and routers and power sanders. As you develop your confidence and abilities with these tools you will mark out and produce woodworking joints and frames.
What you will study
To achieve the Level 1 Diploma in Construction Skills Carpentry learners must achieve a minimum of 37 credits form a range of units that will include,
- Constructing halving
- Joints
- Constructing housing
- Joints Health and Safety Mortice and tenon joints
- Constructing and fixing hatch linings
- Fitting locks and latches
- Fixing architraves and skirtings
Entry requirements
Candidates must have three GCSEs A* - G including in Mathematics and English. Applicants also need to attend an information evening. PPE/Equipment needed to study: safety boots, work clothing or overalls to change for practical sessions.
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Facilities
Career prospects & further study
£30,000
After completing this course you can go on to complete the full 2-year Extended Diploma. Many students progress onto courses at university, others go directly into employment. CAVC offers a HNC in Sport Coaching which if competed successfully leads on to a top up at Cardiff Metropolitan University to complete the full degree course.