This course is for learners interested in working in the construction industry, this course would help to prepare you for work in the carpentry and joinery sector of construction. This course is a perfect opportunity to develop practical skills needed by some employers in the industry, whilst giving you underpinning knowledge.
Students need to achieve 39 credits for the diploma. Credits come from the mandatory group below:
• Health and Safety
• Principles of building, construction and communication
• Maintain and use carpentry and joinery portable power tools
• Produce woodworking joints
• Prepare and use carpentry and joinery portable power joints
The qualification will be have a number of practical and theory based units that will be delivered in the classroom and the workshop.
Assessment methods will be practical projects and online unit tests.
Students need to be under 19 years of age.
I’ve always been a practical person and I enjoy working with my hands so the Carpentry and Joinery course felt like a good fit. I know that learning this trade will stand me in good stead for the future in terms of employment opportunities. The tutors here are amazing and the facilities are great!
On completion of the Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery, students will be able to progress onto a L2 construction foundation course. In some instances students might be given an opportunity to study on a carpentry progression qualification.