Carpentry and Joinery Level 1/2

These Carpentry Diploma programmes have been specifically developed for delivery in a training environment using simulated conditions allowing you to develop your skills ready to enter industry as a site carpenter or bench joiner, and assessment is based on the student showing what they can do as an individual through the completion of all the requirements of the qualification. All the units of training must be completed by each student. All outcomes must be achieved during the training programme.

Practical sessions are combined with traditional classroom activities and computer-aided learning, these enable production of a portfolio of evidence. Students work towards passing end of unit tests, practical assessments set by the awarding body City & Guilds. You will also engage in activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills. A work skills and industrial formularisation activity will also be undertaken during the year.

Carpentry and Joinery Diploma Level 1 – Course Content

• Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
• Maintain and use Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools
• Prepare and use Carpentry and Joinery Portable Power Tools
• Produce Woodworking Joints
• Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction

Practical activities include:

• Producing Practice Joints
• Frames and Joinery Products
• Using a Selection of Hand and Power Tools

Level 2 (Site Carpentry) – Course Content

• Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
• Principles of Building Construction, Information and Communication
• 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

Practical activities include:

• Hanging Doors
• Fitting Frames
• Stairs
• Joists
• Rafters
• Kitchen Units
• Ironmongery

The programme has been specifically developed for delivery in a training environment using simulated conditions. Assessment is based on the student showing what they can do as an individual through the completion of practical tasks and unit tests.

Level 1: 3 GCSEs (9-1), including English and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent, and an interview.

Level 2: Satisfactory completion of the Level 1 Qualification and via a progression interview.

Level 1: Further vocational training and assessment leading to NVQ Level 2.

Level 2: Employment opportunities as a trainee carpenter/joiner. Further vocational training and assessment leading to a Carpentry or Joinery Apprenticeship at Level 3.