Carpentry and Joinery Level 1/2

The Carpentry and Joinery Diploma is a two-year programme of study consisting of two qualifications.

The Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery Diploma is designed to prepare people to enter the industry and will be completed in year one.

The Level 2 Site Carpentry Diploma is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of people, enabling them to work in industry in their chosen craft. This will be completed in year two. Architectural (Bench) Joinery can only be achieved at Level 2 and 3 through an apprenticeship. Career pathways may include working on new builds and refurbishments, with progression to a supervisory or technical support role.

What Will I Learn?

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 GEM and GAP activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills. A work skills and industrial formularisation activity will also be undertaken during the year.

Course Content

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
Units
Ironmongery

Entry Requirements

Level 1: 3 GCSEs (grades A*-G/9-1), including English and Maths, and an interview.

Level 2: Entry on to Level 2 is subject to satisfactory completion of the Level 1 qualification and report from the progression board.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities as a trainee carpenter/joiner.

Course Progression

Further vocational training and assessment leading to NVQ Level 2. Further vocational training and assessment leading to a Carpentry or Joinery Diploma Level 3.

Carpentry and Joinery Level 1/2

Level	Level 1 Level 2
Location	Colchester Clacton Braintree
Study Mode	Full-Time
Campus	Colchester Institute The College at Clacton The College at Braintree
Start Date	September 2018
Fee(s)	16-18: Free 19+: Year 1: £1,564 \| Year 2: £1,691

Applying For A Full-Time Course Course Enquiry Line: 01206 712 777 Open Events

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