This City and Guilds course will allow students to develop and practise the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a career in the construction industry.
You’ll benefit from industry-trained tutors with vast experience as Carpenters and Joiners, and well-equipped industry-standard workshops, supported by a team of technicians.
All 16-19-year-olds on full-time programmes will be required to retake GCSE English and maths—if they have not already attained the equivalent of a GCSE grade 4 (C) in these subjects. This applies to every year of their course, until they achieve the required grade 4.
What you'll learn
Topics include:
- Principles of building construction, information and communication
- Maintain and use carpentry & joinery hand tools
- Prepare and use carpentry & joinery portable power tools
- Produce woodworking joints
- Health, safety and welfare in construction
How you'll learn and be assessed
This course is a mixture of theory and practical hands-on experience.
Homework: Self-study is expected and homework will be set at the tutors’ discretion, with materials available on the College VLE.
Progression
You could progress to the Site Carpentry Diploma L2, a site carpentry apprenticeship or employment.
Entry requirements
You need to have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 2 including Maths and English language.
Additional information
You will need safety footwear and normal study equipment.
A portfolio is supplied that needs to be completed by the candidate, with their practical and theoretical evidence.
